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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,924

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $24,770
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $23,094
Limited Package 3,300      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 185
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   1,990
Autobahn Package       2,405
Limited Package 3,017      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 145
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,758
Autobahn Package       2,227
Options (change) 5,355 2,055 55 4,580
Options (change) 4,880 1,752 33 4,130
Destination 695 695 695 700
Total Price $32,645 $31,645 $35,345 $30,050
Total Invoice $30,469 $29,460 $32,834 $27,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $423
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,645$31,645$35,345$30,050
Adjustments for Features-3,180-1,680-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,465$29,965$32,740$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,469$29,460$32,834$27,924
Adjustments for Features-2,968-1,564-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,501$27,896$30,414$27,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$2,913$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
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$5,575$4,075$5,000$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$1,680$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,968-1,564-2,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested205064%
Total Not Requested115036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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