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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: $28,260

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,985

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $25,195 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 325  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235 235
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Limited Package 3,300        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130  
Floor mats       235 235
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 270  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185 185
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719      
Limited Package 3,017        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100  
Floor mats       185 185
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 6,004 2,704 704 1,165 710
Options (change) 5,341 2,213 494 940 570
Destination 695 695 695 850 850
Total Price $33,294 $32,294 $35,994 $28,260 $31,105
Total Invoice $30,930 $29,921 $33,295 $26,985 $29,782

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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: $4,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,512
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,294$32,294$35,994$28,260$31,105
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-1,005-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,794$32,294$35,069$27,255$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$3,370
Total Invoice$30,930$29,921$33,295$26,985$29,782
Adjustments for Features-1,3930-856-960-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,537$29,921$32,439$26,025$29,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$2,902$0$3,297

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
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  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$4,575$5,500$5,580$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$1,005$480
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3930-856-960-460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092018
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.2,931 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested132541%
Total Not Requested187559%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T 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 2.0T GLI

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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