Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2017

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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,090

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $26,995
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $25,915
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Floor mats     235
Rear spoiler     375
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,062 3,062 845
Options (change) 2,539 2,539 670
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $33,907 $36,907 $28,660
Total Invoice $31,495 $34,249 $27,405

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: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year201520152017
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,907$36,907$28,660
Adjustments for Features-5,075-5,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,832$31,332$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$31,495$34,249$27,405
Adjustments for Features-4,714-5,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,781$29,076$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152017
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
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$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,190$8,690$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$5,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,714-5,1730

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152017
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in104.4 in
Length189.6 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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.