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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelJettaJettaOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSELTDI2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Sport Package 700        
Sunroof 900        
Navigation Package   1,200      
Limited Package     2,700    
Stability control     300    
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Metal pedals         149
Sport Package 672        
Sunroof 864        
Navigation Package   1,152      
Limited Package     2,426    
Stability control     275    
Navigation system       1,822 1,822
Metal pedals         94
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 3,000 2,000 2,149
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 2,701 1,822 1,916
Destination 770 770 645 645 645
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $29,940 $33,640 $34,289
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $28,005 $31,262 $31,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelJettaJettaOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSELTDI2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM5M6T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,765$24,965$29,940$33,640$34,289
Adjustments for Features-250-5,350-4,925-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$24,590$28,715$28,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$4,125$3,424
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$28,005$31,262$31,911
Adjustments for Features-240-5,004-4,577-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$23,001$26,685$26,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$3,684$3,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelJettaJettaOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSELTDI2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 
6-speed manual $150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass    $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,765$2,740$8,090$7,665$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$5,350$4,925$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-5,004-4,577-5,840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in105.1 in
Length182.2 in188.7 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.566.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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