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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: $27,990

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,765

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelOutbackJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $28,258 $25,195 $28,362
Cargo net 42 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235
Rear spoiler 380    
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Floor mats   235 235
Cargo net 28 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185
Rear spoiler 285    
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 2,554 895 570
Options (change) 2,219 720 450
Destination 625 850 850
Total Price $33,474 $27,990 $30,965
Total Invoice $31,102 $26,765 $29,662

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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: $4,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,893
Model Year200720182018
ModelOutbackJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,474$27,990$30,965
Adjustments for Features-1,070-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,404$27,415$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550
Total Invoice$31,102$26,765$29,662
Adjustments for Features-994-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,108$26,215$29,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,447

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200720182018
ModelOutbackJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $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
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,430$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-994-5500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,286 lb.2,931 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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