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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: $31,385

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,062

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelJettaOutbackOutback
TrimGLI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,535 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $23,553 $33,064 $36,089
Navigation Package 2,030    
Autobahn Package 2,290    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101
Metal pedals   172 172
Navigation Package 1,948    
Autobahn Package 2,200    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Rear spoiler 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 6,030 273 273
Options (change) 5,689 177 177
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $31,385 $36,583 $39,878
Total Invoice $30,062 $34,156 $37,181

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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: $487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year201420182018
ModelJettaOutbackOutback
TrimGLI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,385$36,583$39,878
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-8,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,385$30,898$31,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$30,062$34,156$37,181
Adjustments for Features0-5,308-8,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,062$28,848$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420182018
ModelJettaOutbackOutback
TrimGLI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$3,665$9,350$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,308-8,228

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142018
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in108.1 in
Length182.2 in189.9 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.573.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%

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