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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: $25,555

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,465

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $7,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013201320132013
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $29,058 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 380 375 375     375
Navigation system 2,000   1,255      
Premium Package   1,440        
Navigation Package   1,460        
Autobahn Package           2,250
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 285 300 300     300
Navigation system 1,823   1,206      
Premium Package   1,382        
Navigation Package   1,403        
Autobahn Package           2,160
Options (change) 2,435 3,510 1,865 235 235 2,860
Options (change) 2,141 3,270 1,691 185 185 2,645
Destination 625 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $34,355 $27,295 $25,555 $30,355 $32,210 $27,600
Total Invoice $31,824 $26,136 $24,465 $29,133 $30,913 $26,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,179
Model Year200620132013201320132013
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,355$27,295$25,555$30,355$32,210$27,600
Adjustments for Features-3,485-200-50-1,550-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$27,095$25,505$28,805$29,635$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$3,300$4,130$2,095
Total Invoice$31,824$26,136$24,465$29,133$30,913$26,427
Adjustments for Features-3,228-192-48-1,488-2,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,596$25,944$24,417$27,645$28,442$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,527$0$3,228$4,025$2,010

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620132013201320132013
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150   $150
5-speed manual  $0   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
AWD$1700     
FWD $0$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera    $200 
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    $325
CD player $125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150     
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$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$6,475$3,190$3,040$4,540$5,565$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$200$50$1,550$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,228-192-48-1,488-2,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062013
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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