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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,695 $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,076 $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Moonroof Package 1,695                
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 72 235 235 235 235
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170 170        
Premium Package           1,440      
Navigation Package           1,130      
Rear spoiler           375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package                 2,050
Navigation system                 900
Moonroof Package 1,413                
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 46 185 185 185 185
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110 110        
Premium Package           1,382      
Navigation Package           1,084      
Rear spoiler           300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package                 1,968
Navigation system                 864
Options (change) 1,937 242 242 242 242 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 1,569 156 156 156 156 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,507 $33,507 $36,112 $37,112 $39,312 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $28,520 $31,374 $33,727 $34,687 $36,666 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year201720172017201720172012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,507$33,507$36,112$37,112$39,312$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-5,675-7,960-8,460-11,900-11,9000-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,832$25,547$27,652$25,212$27,412$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$2,820$380$2,580$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$28,520$31,374$33,727$34,687$36,666$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-5,305-7,453-7,901-11,122-11,0990-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,215$23,921$25,826$23,565$25,567$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$2,611$350$2,352$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172017201720172012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual     $150  $150
5-speed manual      $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700    
FWD     $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850    
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25    
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200    
Backup collision intervention   $150$150    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100    
Forward collision warning   $200$200    
Full-size spare tire     $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200    
Lane departure warning   $200$200    
Lane sway warning   $25$25    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250    
Pedestrian detection   $50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment        $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75    
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300      
Roof rails   $250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration     $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0    
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400$400    
SD Card slot     $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0    
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    
USB port$25$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150    
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200    
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)       $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200    
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,140$10,425$10,925$14,365$14,365$2,465$2,565$3,665$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$7,960$8,460$11,900$11,900$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,305-7,453-7,901-11,122-11,0990-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
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 Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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