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2018 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,459

2012 Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $246

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,832

2012 Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyLegacy
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,897 $23,533
Cargo tray 81 75
Mud guards 164 129
Bodyside moldings 290 251
Rear spoiler 365 393
Limited Package   3,500
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Cargo tray 52 46
Mud guards 106 84
Bodyside moldings 188 163
Rear spoiler 237 295
Limited Package   3,288
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 900 7,614
Options (change) 583 6,549
Destination 860 750
Total Price $33,705 $33,459
Total Invoice $31,340 $30,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyLegacy
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,705$33,459
Adjustments for Features-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,520$33,459
Total Invoice$31,340$30,832
Adjustments for Features-2,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,308$30,832

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Features Comparison: 2018 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyLegacy
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$5,585$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0320

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.3 in
Length189.1 in186.4 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height59.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested62576%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested285089%
Total Not Requested35011%

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