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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,058 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 380 375 375 375 375
Navigation system 2,000       900
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Autobahn Package         2,050
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 285 300 300 300 300
Navigation system 1,823       864
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,435 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 2,141 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 625 770 770 770 770
Total Price $34,355 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $31,824 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,744
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,355$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-3,6850-100-1,200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,670$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,950
Total Invoice$31,824$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,4140-96-1,149-383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,410$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$253$2,833

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0   $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$2,440$2,540$3,640$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$0$100$1,200$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4140-96-1,149-383

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length186.2 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height59.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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