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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: $28,230

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,270

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $25,195 $28,362
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   325  
Limited Package 2,700        
Cargo net 42 42 42 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals     149    
Floor mats       235 235
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   270  
Limited Package 2,426        
Cargo net 28 28 28 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals     94    
Floor mats       185 185
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 3,357 2,357 2,323 1,135 810
Options (change) 2,931 2,052 2,027 920 650
Destination 645 645 645 850 850
Total Price $30,297 $33,997 $34,463 $28,230 $31,205
Total Invoice $28,235 $31,492 $32,022 $26,965 $29,862

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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: $1,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $387
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,297$33,997$34,463$28,230$31,205
Adjustments for Features-1,460-1,035-2,235-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,837$32,962$32,228$27,730$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,391$0$3,475
Total Invoice$28,235$31,492$32,022$26,965$29,862
Adjustments for Features-1,361-959-2,077-4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,874$30,533$29,945$26,487$29,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,659$3,071$0$3,375

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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 automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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 cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $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 
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,440$7,015$8,215$6,480$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$1,035$2,235$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,361-959-2,077-4780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
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.2,931 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%

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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