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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: $27,600

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,427

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelJettaOutback
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,945 $30,995
Base Invoice $22,987 $28,795
Autobahn Package 2,250  
Rear spoiler 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Autobahn Package 2,160  
Rear spoiler 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 33
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,860 1,255
Options (change) 2,645 1,127
Destination 795 645
Total Price $27,600 $32,895
Total Invoice $26,427 $30,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $576
Model Year20132008
ModelJettaOutback
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,600$32,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$27,820
Total Invoice$26,427$30,567
Adjustments for Features0-4,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,427$25,851

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132008
ModelJettaOutback
TrimGLI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,065$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,716

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,124 lb.3,605 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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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