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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: $26,890

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102020202020202020
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $25,495 $27,945 $26,245 $29,945
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Limited Package 4,000 3,000        
Sunroof 995 995        
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates     240 240 240 240
Navigation system 1,668 1,668        
Limited Package 3,689 2,838        
Sunroof 829 829        
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates     200 200 200 200
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 475 475 475 475
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 385 385 385 385
Destination 695 695 920 920 920 920
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $26,890 $29,340 $27,640 $31,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,537
Model Year201020102020202020202020
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,685$34,685$26,890$29,340$27,640$31,340
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,885-1,600-2,2000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,750$31,800$25,290$27,140$27,640$30,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,850$2,350$5,200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102020202020202020
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,865$4,580$5,180$2,980$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,885$1,600$2,200$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,800-2,680-78-980-35

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102020
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in105.7 in
Length188.2 in185.1 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested162538%
Total Not Requested261562%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested222566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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