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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: $27,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,790

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $27,995 $24,770
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $26,228 $23,094
Limited Package 4,000 3,000 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,990
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Autobahn Package       2,405
Limited Package 3,672 2,830 1,833  
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,758
Sunroof 829 829 829  
Autobahn Package       2,227
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 4,995 4,395
Options (change) 6,169 5,327 4,330 3,985
Destination 695 695 695 700
Total Price $27,685 $31,685 $33,685 $29,865
Total Invoice $25,790 $29,462 $31,253 $27,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,638
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,685$31,685$33,685$29,865
Adjustments for Features-1,770-2,720-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$28,965$31,815$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,900$0
Total Invoice$25,790$29,462$31,253$27,779
Adjustments for Features-1,649-2,529-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,141$26,933$29,518$27,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$5,377$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,600$3,750$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$2,720$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,649-2,529-1,7350

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length186.4 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested180048%
Total Not Requested195052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested142548%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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