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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Limited Package 4,000 3,000    
Sunroof 995 995 900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Navigation system 1,668 1,668    
Limited Package 3,689 2,838    
Sunroof 829 829 864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 900 1,200
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 864 1,152
Destination 695 695 770 770
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $28,544 $32,216 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,685$34,685$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,075-6,0250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,610$28,660$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,750
Total Invoice$28,544$32,216$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-4,721-5,5960-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,823$26,620$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,165$1,140$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$6,025$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,721-5,5960-144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102011
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.4 in
Length188.2 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested95022%
Total Not Requested329078%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested47514%
Total Not Requested290086%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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