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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $22,795
Limited Package 3,300      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 375
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   900
Autobahn Package       2,050
Limited Package 3,017      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 300
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   864
Autobahn Package       1,968
Options (change) 5,744 2,444 444 3,560
Options (change) 5,172 2,044 325 3,317
Destination 695 695 695 770
Total Price $33,034 $32,034 $35,734 $28,075
Total Invoice $30,761 $29,752 $33,126 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $674
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,034$32,034$35,734$28,075
Adjustments for Features-4,285-2,785-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,749$29,249$32,024$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,761$29,752$33,126$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,990-2,587-3,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,771$27,165$29,687$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$394$2,916$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Stability control$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
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 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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 
Compass   $0
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, 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
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$6,300$4,800$5,725$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$2,785$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,990-2,587-3,4390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested132541%
Total Not Requested187559%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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