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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,550 1,550       900
Limited Package 4,300 3,300        
Sunroof 1,445 1,445        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system 1,294 1,294       864
Limited Package 3,964 3,115        
Sunroof 1,203 1,203        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 725 725 770 770 770 770
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $693
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M5T6M6
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)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,215$35,215$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-5,225-6,1750-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,990$29,040$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-4,860-5,7350-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,174$26,971$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
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
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$6,390$7,340$1,165$1,265$2,365$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$6,175$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,860-5,7350-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
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, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested160035%
Total Not Requested296565%

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, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested112530%
Total Not Requested257570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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