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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $27,995 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $26,228 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Limited Package 4,000 3,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995 995 900  
Navigation Package         1,200
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Limited Package 3,672 2,830 1,833    
Sunroof 829 829 829 864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 4,995 900 1,200
Options (change) 6,169 5,327 4,330 864 1,152
Destination 695 695 695 770 770
Total Price $27,685 $31,685 $33,685 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $25,790 $29,462 $31,253 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $440
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T5M6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,685$31,685$33,685$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,410-4,360-3,5100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,275$27,325$30,175$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,900$0$1,750
Total Invoice$25,790$29,462$31,253$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,177-4,054-3,2570-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,613$25,408$27,996$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,383$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
5-speed manual   $0 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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 lumbar 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,625$4,775$1,265$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$4,360$3,510$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,177-4,054-3,2570-144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102011
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length186.4 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height59.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested82522%
Total Not Requested292578%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested250084%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested207595%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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