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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 375 375 375 375
Sunroof 995 995          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000       900
Limited Package 4,600 3,500          
Premium Package       1,440      
Navigation Package       1,130      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 829 829          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668       864
Limited Package 4,223 3,288          
Premium Package       1,382      
Navigation Package       1,084      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 7,988 6,888 2,393 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 7,015 6,080 1,963 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 750 750 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,733 $32,733 $34,738 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $26,691 $30,363 $32,155 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $213
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,733$32,733$34,738$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,685-4,635-3,7850-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,048$28,098$30,953$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$26,691$30,363$32,155$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-3,423-4,299-3,5040-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,268$26,064$28,651$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$5,383$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
Hood scoop  $100    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$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    
Compass      $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$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$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $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 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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,800$4,950$1,165$1,265$2,365$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$4,635$3,785$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,423-4,299-3,5040-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested157540%
Total Not Requested240060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested200062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

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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