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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $24,366 $28,109
Stability control 300        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 375  
Navigation system 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Stability control 275        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 300  
Navigation system 1,721        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Options (change) 3,004 704 704 610 235
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 485 185
Destination 645 645 645 820 820
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $26,810 $30,335
Total Invoice $29,573 $30,306 $32,673 $25,671 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$26,810$30,335
Adjustments for Features-1,660-2,660-2,0850-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,284$29,984$33,259$26,810$29,885
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$3,075
Total Invoice$29,573$30,306$32,673$25,671$29,114
Adjustments for Features-1,537-2,469-1,9270-432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,036$27,837$30,746$25,671$28,682
Cost Above Minimum$199$0$2,909$0$3,011

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop$100 $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$4,600$5,600$5,025$2,940$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$2,660$2,085$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,537-2,469-1,9270-432

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length186.2 in183.3 in
Width68.1 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3

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