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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: $28,129

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,221

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,840 $31,640 $24,770
Base Invoice $27,083 $29,617 $23,094
Cargo net 70 70 69
All-weather floor mats 72 72 185
Metal pedals 170 170  
Autobahn Package     2,405
Cargo net 45 45 55
All-weather floor mats 46 46 145
Metal pedals 110 110  
Autobahn Package     2,227
Options (change) 312 312 2,659
Options (change) 201 201 2,427
Destination 820 820 700
Total Price $29,972 $32,772 $28,129
Total Invoice $28,104 $30,638 $26,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,646
Model Year201720172009
ModelLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,972$32,772$28,129
Adjustments for Features-4,830-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,142$27,442$28,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0
Total Invoice$28,104$30,638$26,221
Adjustments for Features-4,529-4,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,575$25,655$26,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172009
ModelLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,510$7,010$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,529-4,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172009
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length188.8 in179.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
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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