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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: $27,120

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,008

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
Navigation system 1,550 1,550          
Limited Package 4,400 3,400          
Sunroof 1,445 1,445          
Premium Package     1,670        
Navigation Package     1,500       2,030
Rear spoiler     375 375     375
Autobahn Package             2,290
Navigation system 1,294 1,294          
Limited Package 4,056 3,207          
Sunroof 1,203 1,203          
Premium Package     1,602        
Navigation Package     1,440       1,948
Rear spoiler     300 300     300
Autobahn Package             2,200
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 3,545 375 0 0 4,695
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 3,342 300 0 0 4,448
Destination 775 775 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $27,990 $27,120 $31,065 $32,715 $30,050
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $26,843 $26,008 $29,855 $31,439 $28,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54
Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$27,990$27,120$31,065$32,715$30,050
Adjustments for Features-4,425-5,3750-950-1,000-2,025-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$30,090$27,990$26,170$30,065$30,690$28,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$1,820$0$3,895$4,520$2,455
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$26,843$26,008$29,855$31,439$28,821
Adjustments for Features-4,116-4,9920-911-961-1,946-1,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,151$27,947$26,843$25,097$28,894$29,493$27,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$1,746$0$3,797$4,396$2,357

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220142014201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RTDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$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$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
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$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50    $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
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$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$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$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$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$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$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$6,240$7,190$1,815$2,765$2,815$3,840$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$5,375$0$950$1,000$2,025$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,116-4,9920-911-961-1,946-1,367

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,390 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
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested190044%
Total Not Requested244056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested142541%
Total Not Requested205059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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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