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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: $28,255

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,058

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $24,535
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $23,553
Stability control 300      
Limited Package 2,700      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Metal pedals     149  
Autobahn Package       2,290
Rear spoiler       375
Stability control 275      
Limited Package 2,426      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185
Metal pedals     94  
Autobahn Package       2,200
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 3,055 55 204 2,900
Options (change) 2,734 33 127 2,685
Destination 645 645 645 820
Total Price $29,995 $31,695 $32,344 $28,255
Total Invoice $28,038 $29,473 $30,122 $27,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,390
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,995$31,695$32,344$28,255
Adjustments for Features-4,675-3,650-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$28,045$27,344$28,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$2,024$0
Total Invoice$28,038$29,473$30,122$27,058
Adjustments for Features-4,370-3,394-4,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,668$26,079$25,465$27,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,411$1,797$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system$600   
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$6,265$7,615$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$3,650$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,370-3,394-4,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length188.7 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height63.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested210087%

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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