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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: $26,390

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $24,695 $27,195 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Sunroof 1,445 1,445          
Navigation system 1,550 1,550          
Limited Package 4,400 3,400          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325      
Floor mats     235 235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates     240 240 240 240 240
Sunroof 1,203 1,203          
Navigation system 1,294 1,294          
Limited Package 4,056 3,207          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270      
Floor mats     185 185 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates     200 200 200 200 200
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 800 800 475 475 475
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 655 655 385 385 385
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $26,390 $28,890 $27,365 $28,365 $30,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,758
Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/60-16205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$26,390$28,890$27,365$28,365$30,565
Adjustments for Features-2,435-3,385-1,850-2,45000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$32,080$24,540$26,440$27,365$28,365$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,900$2,825$3,825$5,175

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220192019201920192019
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
AWD$1700$1700     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850    
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Metal pedals    $75$75$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$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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,965$4,430$5,030$2,580$2,580$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$3,385$1,850$2,450$0$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,265-3,144-109-13100-36

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122019
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in105.7 in
Length188.2 in185.1 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.1 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
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested192544%
Total Not Requested241556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested202558%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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