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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: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Stability control 300          
Limited Package 2,700          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Navigation system   2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals     149      
Rear spoiler       375 375  
Stability control 275          
Limited Package 2,426          
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185 185
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Navigation system   1,822 1,822      
Metal pedals     94      
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Options (change) 3,315 2,315 2,281 610 610 235
Options (change) 2,903 2,024 1,999 485 485 185
Destination 645 645 645 820 820 820
Total Price $30,255 $33,955 $34,421 $26,810 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $28,207 $31,464 $31,994 $25,671 $26,658 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $330
Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,255$33,955$34,421$26,810$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-4,050-3,625-4,825-9500-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,205$30,330$29,596$25,860$27,840$28,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,391$0$1,980$3,075
Total Invoice$28,207$31,464$31,994$25,671$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-3,776-3,359-4,485-9100-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,431$28,105$27,509$24,761$26,658$27,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,674$3,078$0$1,897$3,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082008201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Hood scoop $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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 
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$7,340$6,915$8,115$4,240$3,290$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$3,625$4,825$950$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,776-3,359-4,485-9100-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length188.7 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height63.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.7 ft3

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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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