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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: $31,409

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,198

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelJettaOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,065 $33,395
Base Invoice $24,293 $31,227
Navigation system 1,990  
Cargo net 69 70
All-weather floor mats 185 72
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Navigation system 1,758  
Cargo net 55 45
All-weather floor mats 145 46
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 4,644 3,232
Options (change) 4,205 2,667
Destination 700 850
Total Price $31,409 $37,477
Total Invoice $29,198 $34,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,643
Model Year20092016
ModelJettaOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$31,409$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,409$29,722
Total Invoice$29,198$34,744
Adjustments for Features0-7,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,198$27,555

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelJettaOutback
TrimSEL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,670$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,189

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.1 in
Length179.3 in189.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height59.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested51024%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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