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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: $28,225

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,028

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $1,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedTDIHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $23,625 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $22,681 $30,619 $23,553
Limited Package 5,000          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals     149      
Premium Package       1,670    
Navigation Package       1,500    
Rear spoiler       375   375
Autobahn Package           2,290
Limited Package 4,538          
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185 185
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Metal pedals     94      
Premium Package       1,602    
Navigation Package       1,440    
Rear spoiler       300   300
Autobahn Package           2,200
Options (change) 7,055 2,055 2,204 3,780 235 2,900
Options (change) 6,401 1,856 1,949 3,527 185 2,685
Destination 695 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $30,045 $34,345 $34,994 $28,225 $32,950 $28,255
Total Invoice $28,116 $31,918 $32,568 $27,028 $31,624 $27,058

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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: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,517
Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedTDIHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 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$30,045$34,345$34,994$28,225$32,950$28,255
Adjustments for Features-4,185-4,310-5,535-325-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,860$30,035$29,459$27,900$30,600$28,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,599$0$2,700$355
Total Invoice$28,116$31,918$32,568$27,028$31,624$27,058
Adjustments for Features-3,916-4,005-5,151-311-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,200$27,913$27,417$26,717$29,369$27,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,713$3,217$0$2,652$341

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092009201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedTDIHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$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
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $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
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  $325
CD player   $125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
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   
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
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   
Manual height 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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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$3,490$5,515$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$4,310$5,535$325$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,916-4,005-5,151-311-2,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092014
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%
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 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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