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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelOutbackJetta
Trim3.6RGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $24,535
Base Invoice $26,369 $23,553
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation Package   2,030
Autobahn Package   2,290
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation Package   1,948
Autobahn Package   2,200
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,295 4,695
Options (change) 5,612 4,448
Destination 725 820
Total Price $35,215 $30,050
Total Invoice $32,706 $28,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $263
Model Year20112014
ModelOutbackJetta
Trim3.6RGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,215$30,050
Adjustments for Features-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$30,050
Total Invoice$32,706$28,821
Adjustments for Features-3,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,084$28,821

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
ModelOutbackJetta
Trim3.6RGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,544 lb.3,124 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 3.6R

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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested147540%
Total Not Requested222560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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