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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $7,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaOutback
Trim2.0T GLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,779 $31,227
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 1,570 3,332
Options (change) 1,426 2,732
Destination 820 850
Total Price $30,285 $37,577
Total Invoice $29,025 $34,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $710
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaOutback
Trim2.0T GLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,285$37,577
Adjustments for Features0-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$30,567
Total Invoice$29,025$34,809
Adjustments for Features0-6,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,025$28,315

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaOutback
Trim2.0T GLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,494

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in108.1 in
Length183.3 in189.6 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,194 lb.3,810 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
15.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.773.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
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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