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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: $25,555

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,465

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $3,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedTDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $22,990 $22,895 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $22,071 $21,979 $29,933 $22,987
Limited Package 5,000            
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000   1,255    
Metal pedals     149        
Premium Package       1,440      
Navigation Package       1,460      
Rear spoiler       375 375   375
Autobahn Package             2,250
Limited Package 4,538            
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185 185 185
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822   1,206    
Metal pedals     94        
Premium Package       1,382      
Navigation Package       1,403      
Rear spoiler       300 300   300
Autobahn Package             2,160
Options (change) 7,055 2,055 2,204 3,510 1,865 235 2,860
Options (change) 6,401 1,856 1,949 3,270 1,691 185 2,645
Destination 695 695 695 795 795 795 795
Total Price $30,045 $34,345 $34,994 $27,295 $25,555 $32,210 $27,600
Total Invoice $28,116 $31,918 $32,568 $26,136 $24,465 $30,913 $26,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $593
Model Year2009200920092013201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedTDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M5S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,045$34,345$34,994$27,295$25,555$32,210$27,600
Adjustments for Features-4,535-4,660-5,885-1500-2,375-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,510$29,685$29,109$27,145$25,555$29,835$27,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,599$1,590$0$4,280$2,020
Total Invoice$28,116$31,918$32,568$26,136$24,465$30,913$26,427
Adjustments for Features-4,244-4,331-5,477-1440-2,279-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,872$27,587$27,091$25,992$24,465$28,634$26,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,715$3,219$1,527$0$4,169$1,938

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092013201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedTDI2.5L SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Hood scoop $100     
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   $325
CD player   $125$125$125 
HD radio      $50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass  $0  $0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
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$7,350$7,475$8,700$2,965$2,815$5,190$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$4,660$5,885$150$0$2,375$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,244-4,331-5,477-1440-2,279-24

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested182531%
Total Not Requested400069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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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