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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $29,933 $22,987
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235 235
Metal pedals 170 170    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Rear spoiler       375
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185 185
Metal pedals 110 110    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 2,537 3,332 235 4,865
Options (change) 2,069 2,732 185 4,570
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $33,782 $37,577 $32,210 $29,605
Total Invoice $31,392 $34,809 $30,913 $28,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,782$37,577$32,210$29,605
Adjustments for Features-6,710-9,060-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,072$28,517$31,610$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$2,005$0
Total Invoice$31,392$34,809$30,913$28,352
Adjustments for Features-6,235-8,393-5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,157$26,416$30,337$28,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,259$1,985$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,200$11,550$3,090$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,710$9,060$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,235-8,393-5760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162013
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in104.4 in
Length189.6 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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 headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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