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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Rear spoiler     375    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Limited Package 3,964 3,115      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Rear spoiler     300    
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 375 0 0
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 300 0 0
Destination 725 725 820 820 820
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,186
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,215$35,215$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,575-2,525-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$32,690$25,425$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-1,465-2,345-1,103-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,569$30,361$24,383$29,829$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$5,446$4,546

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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 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 recliner, passenger 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$5,240$6,190$4,815$4,565$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$2,525$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,465-2,345-1,103-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.4 in
Length188.2 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.7 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
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 Requested185041%
Total Not Requested271559%

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
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 Requested137537%
Total Not Requested232563%

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