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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: $27,580

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082020202020202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $25,495 $27,945 $26,245 $29,945
Stability control 300            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 325 325    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 389        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77        
Navigation system 2,000            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130 130    
Floor mats       235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates       240 240 240 240
Stability control 275            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 270 270    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 292 292 292        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50        
Navigation system 1,721            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100 100    
Floor mats       185 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates       200 200 200 200
Options (change) 3,004 704 704 1,165 1,165 710 710
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 940 940 570 570
Destination 645 645 645 920 920 920 920
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $27,580 $30,030 $27,875 $31,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,841
Model Year2008200820082020202020202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$27,580$30,030$27,875$31,575
Adjustments for Features-1,170-2,170-1,595-1,875-2,4750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,774$30,474$33,749$25,705$27,555$27,875$30,725
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$1,850$2,170$5,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082020202020202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300  
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$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$0  
Body kit$0$0$0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Hood scoop$100 $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting    $150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200    
Metal pedals  $75  $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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,575$5,000$5,280$5,880$3,405$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$2,170$1,595$1,875$2,475$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,083-2,015-1,474-126-1530-40

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082020
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length186.2 in185.1 in
Width68.1 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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