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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,058 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 380 375 375  
Navigation system 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77      
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 285 300 300  
Navigation system 1,823      
Universal garage door opener 50      
Options (change) 2,512 610 610 235
Options (change) 2,191 485 485 185
Destination 625 820 820 820
Total Price $34,432 $26,810 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $31,874 $25,671 $26,658 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,975
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,432$26,810$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-2,310-9500-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,122$25,860$27,840$29,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,980$3,300
Total Invoice$31,874$25,671$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-2,138-9100-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,736$24,761$26,658$27,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,897$3,225

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $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$5,575$4,215$3,265$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$950$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,138-9100-1,128

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length186.2 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height59.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3

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