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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: $28,340

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,396

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $25,540
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $24,517
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 830
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 796
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 7,595 6,495 2,000 2,580
Options (change) 6,720 5,785 1,668 2,477
Destination 750 750 750 770
Total Price $28,340 $32,340 $34,345 $28,890
Total Invoice $26,396 $30,068 $31,860 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,543
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4140hp I4 D
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$28,340$32,340$34,345$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,335-3,285-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,005$29,055$31,910$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$26,396$30,068$31,860$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,054-2,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,221$27,014$29,601$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,380$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,475$6,425$5,575$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$3,285$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,175-3,054-2,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacyJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length186.4 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.766.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested132533%
Total Not Requested265067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested95030%
Total Not Requested225070%

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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