Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $790

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $27,995 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $26,228 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Limited Package 4,000 3,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995 995      
Floor mats       235 235 235
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Limited Package 3,672 2,830 1,833      
Sunroof 829 829 829      
Floor mats       185 185 185
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 4,995 235 235 235
Options (change) 6,169 5,327 4,330 185 185 185
Destination 695 695 695 820 820 820
Total Price $27,685 $31,685 $33,685 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950
Total Invoice $25,790 $29,462 $31,253 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Legacy dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,556
Model Year201020102010201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,685$31,685$33,685$26,050$28,050$28,950
Adjustments for Features-260-1,210-360-1,050-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,425$30,475$33,325$25,000$26,150$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,900$0$1,150$3,950
Total Invoice$25,790$29,462$31,253$25,000$26,920$27,784
Adjustments for Features-242-1,125-334-1,008-1,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,548$28,337$30,919$23,992$25,097$27,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,789$5,371$0$1,105$3,792

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102010201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Hood scoop  $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,625$3,775$4,465$5,315$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$1,210$360$1,050$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-1,125-334-1,008-1,8230

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102017
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length186.4 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height59.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested142538%
Total Not Requested232562%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested192565%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42520%
Total Not Requested175080%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.