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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: $4,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092020202020202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $25,495 $27,945 $26,245 $29,945
Limited Package 3,300            
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 2,000          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130 130    
Floor mats       235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates       240 240 240 240
Limited Package 3,017            
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 1,830 1,719          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100 100    
Floor mats       185 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates       200 200 200 200
Options (change) 6,004 2,704 704 1,165 1,165 710 710
Options (change) 5,341 2,213 494 940 940 570 570
Destination 695 695 695 920 920 920 920
Total Price $33,294 $32,294 $35,994 $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: $5,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,464
Model Year2009200920092020202020202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,294$32,294$35,994$27,580$30,030$27,875$31,575
Adjustments for Features-2,170-670-1,595-1,875-2,4750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,124$31,624$34,399$25,705$27,555$27,875$30,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$1,850$2,170$5,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092020202020202020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
5-speed manual $0     
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
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100$100$100
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$6,075$4,575$5,500$5,780$6,380$3,905$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$670$1,595$1,875$2,475$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,016-621-1,475-126-1530-40

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092020
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
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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested142545%
Total Not Requested177555%

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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