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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: $28,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 235 235 235
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170      
Driver Assistance Package         695    
Lighting Package         995    
Rear spoiler         375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package           1,690  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 185 185 185
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110      
Driver Assistance Package         598    
Lighting Package         856    
Rear spoiler         300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package           1,454  
Options (change) 242 242 242 242 2,300 2,300 235
Options (change) 156 156 156 156 1,939 1,939 185
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $33,507 $36,112 $37,112 $39,312 $28,500 $29,530 $30,335
Total Invoice $31,374 $33,727 $34,687 $36,666 $27,125 $28,112 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86
Model Year2017201720172017201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,507$36,112$37,112$39,312$28,500$29,530$30,335
Adjustments for Features-5,210-5,710-9,150-9,150-9500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,297$30,402$27,962$30,162$27,550$29,530$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$0$1,980$2,735
Total Invoice$31,374$33,727$34,687$36,666$27,125$28,112$29,114
Adjustments for Features-4,878-5,333-8,552-8,534-9040-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,496$28,394$26,135$28,132$26,221$28,112$29,066
Cost Above Minimum$361$2,259$0$1,997$0$1,891$2,845

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720172017201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed manual     $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$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   
Remote app    $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Backup collision intervention  $150$150   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$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   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0   
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$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
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$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, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,150$8,650$12,090$12,090$3,890$2,940$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,210$5,710$9,150$9,150$950$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,878-5,333-8,552-8,534-9040-48

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in104.4 in
Length189.6 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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