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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,654

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,582

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Stability control 300          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 225 225 225
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 360   360
Navigation system 2,000     1,790 1,790 1,790
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Body kit       1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Stability control 275          
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 175 175 175
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 280   280
Navigation system 1,721     1,581 1,581 1,581
Sunroof       883 883  
Body kit       1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 2,744 444 444 5,374 5,864 4,374
Options (change) 2,321 325 325 4,604 5,084 3,721
Destination 645 645 645 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $31,684 $32,384 $35,084 $27,654 $30,304 $28,404
Total Invoice $29,404 $30,137 $32,504 $25,582 $28,086 $26,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $274
Model Year200820082008201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM5T5M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,684$32,384$35,084$27,654$30,304$28,404
Adjustments for Features-3,680-4,680-4,1050-100-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,004$27,704$30,979$27,654$30,204$27,354
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$300$2,850$0
Total Invoice$29,404$30,137$32,504$25,582$28,086$26,487
Adjustments for Features-3,415-4,355-3,8030-93-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,989$25,782$28,701$25,582$27,993$25,508
Cost Above Minimum$207$0$2,919$74$2,485$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082008201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BTDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Hood scoop$100 $100   
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration     $100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,200$5,625$1,520$1,620$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$4,680$4,105$0$100$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,415-4,355-3,8030-93-979

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in179.3 in
Width68.1 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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