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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: $26,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,485

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Limited Package 5,000          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Metal pedals     149      
Floor mats       235 235 235
Rear spoiler       375 375  
Limited Package 4,538          
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185 185
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Metal pedals     94      
Floor mats       185 185 185
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Options (change) 7,238 2,238 2,204 845 845 470
Options (change) 6,520 1,975 1,949 670 670 370
Destination 695 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $30,228 $34,528 $34,994 $26,660 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $28,235 $32,037 $32,568 $25,485 $27,405 $27,969

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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: $2,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,068
Model Year200920092009201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,228$34,528$34,994$26,660$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features-2,010-2,135-3,210-1,250-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,218$32,393$31,784$25,410$26,560$29,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$28,235$32,037$32,568$25,485$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features-1,877-1,981-2,987-1,195-2,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,358$30,056$29,581$24,290$25,397$27,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,698$3,223$0$1,107$3,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092009201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
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
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
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$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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
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$6,725$6,850$7,925$5,965$6,815$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$2,135$3,210$1,250$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,877-1,981-2,987-1,195-2,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
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.2,940 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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested147525%
Total Not Requested435075%

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