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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: $6,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelJettaOutbackOutback
Trim2.0T GLI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $26,779 $33,064 $36,089
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101
Metal pedals   172 172
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 1,570 273 273
Options (change) 1,426 177 177
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $30,285 $36,583 $39,878
Total Invoice $29,025 $34,156 $37,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year201720182018
ModelJettaOutbackOutback
Trim2.0T GLI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 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$30,285$36,583$39,878
Adjustments for Features0-5,110-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$31,473$31,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$29,025$34,156$37,181
Adjustments for Features0-4,771-7,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,025$29,385$29,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$104

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720182018
ModelJettaOutbackOutback
Trim2.0T GLI3.6R 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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$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, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $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
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 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 recliner, passenger 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$3,465$8,575$11,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,110$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,771-7,692

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
ModelJettaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.4 in108.1 in
Length183.3 in189.9 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,194 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
15.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.773.3 ft3

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