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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 Premium   
Difference: $5,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Stability control 300          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235
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 33 185 185 185
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) 3,004 704 704 610 235 235
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 485 185 185
Destination 645 645 645 820 820 820
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $26,810 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $29,573 $30,306 $32,673 $25,671 $30,879 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473
Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$26,810$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-360-1,360-785-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,584$31,284$34,559$25,660$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$29,573$30,306$32,673$25,671$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-333-1,263-726-1,101-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,240$29,043$31,947$24,570$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$197$0$2,904$0$5,445$4,544

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082008201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Body kit$0$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 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$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$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$4,975$5,975$5,400$5,765$5,515$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$360$1,360$785$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-333-1,263-726-1,101-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
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.2,940 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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