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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,099

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaOutback
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,065 $30,995
Base Invoice $24,293 $28,795
Cargo net 69 42
All-weather floor mats 185 55
Navigation system 1,990 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo net 55 28
All-weather floor mats 145 33
Navigation system 1,758 1,822
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 3,544 3,297
Options (change) 3,106 2,977
Destination 700 645
Total Price $30,309 $34,937
Total Invoice $28,099 $32,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaOutback
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,309$34,937
Adjustments for Features0-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,309$31,292
Total Invoice$28,099$32,417
Adjustments for Features0-3,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,099$29,035

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaOutback
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,382

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length179.3 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height59.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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