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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: $26,684

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Sunroof 995 995        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,800 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 479 479 479
Package 2       3,485   3,200
Package 1         1,860  
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Sunroof 829 829        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,589 1,589 1,589
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 310 310 310
Package 2       3,184   2,923
Package 1         1,699  
Options (change) 7,988 6,888 2,393 5,764 4,139 5,479
Options (change) 7,015 6,080 1,963 5,083 3,598 4,822
Destination 750 750 750 630 630 630
Total Price $28,733 $32,733 $34,738 $26,684 $28,359 $29,899
Total Invoice $26,691 $30,363 $32,155 $24,400 $25,930 $27,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $586
Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,733$32,733$34,738$26,684$28,359$29,899
Adjustments for Features-1,835-2,785-1,9350-450-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,898$29,948$32,803$26,684$27,909$29,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,225$2,890
Total Invoice$26,691$30,363$32,155$24,400$25,930$27,336
Adjustments for Features-1,705-2,583-1,7910-411-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,986$27,780$30,364$24,400$25,519$27,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,378$0$1,119$2,639

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr 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  
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Hood scoop  $100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Headlight washers     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,375$3,525$1,590$2,040$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$2,785$1,935$0$450$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,705-2,583-1,7910-411-297

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122006
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.3,260 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, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested100031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested41511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

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