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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: $24,934

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,265

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Sunroof 995 995     1,000 1,000  
Limited Package 4,300 3,300          
iPod integration       0 0 0  
Body kit       1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Sunroof 829 829     883 883  
Limited Package 3,947 3,106          
iPod integration       0 0 0  
Body kit       1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 3,789 4,789 5,140 3,789
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,266 4,149 4,539 3,266
Destination 725 725 725 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $24,934 $27,069 $29,580 $27,819
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $23,265 $25,127 $27,541 $26,032

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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: $664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $658
Model Year2011201120112010201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6T5M6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$24,934$27,069$29,580$27,819
Adjustments for Features-3,745-4,695-3,8450-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$27,320$30,275$24,934$26,694$29,105$26,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$1,760$4,171$1,560
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$23,265$25,127$27,541$26,032
Adjustments for Features-3,488-4,365-3,5670-348-442-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,607$25,403$28,085$23,265$24,779$27,099$24,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$5,478$0$1,514$3,834$1,527

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112010201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass    $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,550$4,700$855$1,230$1,330$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$4,695$3,845$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,488-4,365-3,5670-348-442-1,240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested147536%
Total Not Requested260064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110033%
Total Not Requested220067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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