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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,190

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,054

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelJetta SportWagenOutbackOutback
TrimTDI2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,795 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $24,763 $21,939 $26,460
Navigation system 800 1,550 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,800    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Navigation system 768 1,294 1,294
Panoramic sunroof 1,728    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 2,600 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 2,496 6,553 5,704
Destination 795 775 775
Total Price $29,190 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $28,054 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year201320122012
ModelJetta SportWagenOutbackOutback
TrimTDI2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$29,190$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,190$27,340$30,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$28,054$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-3,837-4,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,054$25,430$28,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,795

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201320122012
ModelJetta SportWagenOutbackOutback
TrimTDI2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$7,040$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,837-4,714

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
ModelJetta SportWagenOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length179.3 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height59.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested137532%
Total Not Requested296568%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested95027%
Total Not Requested252573%

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