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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta SportWagen
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $25,540
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $24,517
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   830
Limited Package 3,300      
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   796
Limited Package 3,017      
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 5,300 2,000 0 2,580
Options (change) 4,847 1,719 0 2,477
Destination 695 695 695 770
Total Price $32,590 $31,590 $35,290 $28,890
Total Invoice $30,436 $29,427 $32,801 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta SportWagen
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4140hp I4 D
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$32,590$31,590$35,290$28,890
Adjustments for Features-3,410-1,910-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,180$29,680$32,455$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,436$29,427$32,801$27,764
Adjustments for Features-3,185-1,779-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,251$27,648$30,166$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$397$2,915$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta SportWagen
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
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 cover   $75
Roof rails   $250
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
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,925$5,425$6,350$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$1,910$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,185-1,779-2,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacyJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in179.3 in
Width68.1 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.466.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested87527%
Total Not Requested232573%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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