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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: $26,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,485

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,058 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 380 375 375  
Navigation system 2,000      
Floor mats   235 235 235
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 285 300 300  
Navigation system 1,823      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,435 845 845 470
Options (change) 2,141 670 670 370
Destination 625 820 820 820
Total Price $34,355 $26,660 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $31,824 $25,485 $27,405 $27,969

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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: $8,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,813
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,355$26,660$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features-1,010-1,475-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,345$25,185$26,485$29,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300$4,000
Total Invoice$31,824$25,485$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features-936-1,410-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,888$24,075$25,325$27,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$3,894

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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$5,725$6,190$6,890$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$1,475$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-936-1,410-2,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062017
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.2,940 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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