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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Autobahn Package         2,250
Navigation Package         2,005
Rear spoiler         375
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Limited Package 3,964 3,115      
Autobahn Package         2,160
Navigation Package         1,925
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 0 0 4,630
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 0 0 4,385
Destination 725 725 795 795 795
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $30,120 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $28,948 $30,728 $28,167

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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: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,215$35,215$30,120$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-3,700-4,6500-1,025-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$30,565$30,120$30,950$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$1,175$2,005$0
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$28,948$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-3,441-4,3190-985-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,593$28,387$28,948$29,743$27,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$1,189$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio    $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $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   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $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$5,865$6,815$2,165$3,190$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$4,650$0$1,025$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,441-4,3190-985-408

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 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 Requested195043%
Total Not Requested261557%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 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 Requested147540%
Total Not Requested222560%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82587%
Total Not Requested12513%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%

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