Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,781

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 375 375 0
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 300 300 0
Destination 775 775 820 820 820
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $26,575 $27,605 $30,100
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $25,486 $26,473 $28,929

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$26,575$27,605$30,100
Adjustments for Features-3,875-4,825-9500-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$30,640$25,625$27,605$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,980$3,075
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$25,486$26,473$28,929
Adjustments for Features-3,604-4,481-9110-1,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,663$28,458$24,575$26,473$27,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0$1,898$3,008

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
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
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,140$2,265$1,315$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$4,825$950$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,604-4,481-9110-1,346

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.4 in
Length188.2 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested175040%
Total Not Requested259060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested127537%
Total Not Requested220063%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.