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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $21,395
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $20,539
Stability control 300      
Navigation system 2,000      
Sport Package       700
Sunroof       900
Stability control 275      
Navigation system 1,721      
Sport Package       672
Sunroof       864
Options (change) 2,300 0 0 1,600
Options (change) 1,996 0 0 1,536
Destination 645 645 645 770
Total Price $31,240 $31,940 $34,640 $23,765
Total Invoice $29,079 $29,812 $32,179 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,594
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T5M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,240$31,940$34,640$23,765
Adjustments for Features-3,685-4,685-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,555$27,255$30,530$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,079$29,812$32,179$22,845
Adjustments for Features-3,430-4,373-3,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,649$25,439$28,361$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$2,922$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,050$5,475$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$4,685$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,430-4,373-3,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length186.2 in182.2 in
Width68.1 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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