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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSELTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $26,351 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $20,539 $22,075
Moonroof Package 1,695            
Sunroof           900  
Navigation Package             1,200
Moonroof Package 1,413            
Sunroof           864  
Navigation Package             1,152
Options (change) 1,695 0 0 0 0 900 1,200
Options (change) 1,413 0 0 0 0 864 1,152
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 770 770
Total Price $30,605 $33,610 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $28,679 $31,538 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSELTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,605$33,610$36,310$37,405$39,605$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-6,150-8,435-9,335-12,475-12,4750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,455$25,175$26,975$24,930$27,130$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$2,520$475$2,675$0$1,750
Total Invoice$28,679$31,538$33,979$35,026$37,004$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-5,763-7,915-8,736-11,682-11,6560-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,916$23,623$25,243$23,344$25,348$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$2,327$428$2,432$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSELTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual     $0 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $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$350  
Proximity key $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
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
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 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300    
Roof rails   $250$250  
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
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation app$50$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0  
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot     $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  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,140$10,425$11,325$14,465$14,465$1,990$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$8,435$9,335$12,475$12,475$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,763-7,915-8,736-11,682-11,6560-144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182011
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in104.4 in
Length189.9 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 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
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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