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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: $28,733

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $637

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,691

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995        
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393     375
Autobahn Package           2,250
Navigation Package           2,005
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829        
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295     300
Autobahn Package           2,160
Navigation Package           1,925
Options (change) 7,988 6,888 2,393 0 0 4,630
Options (change) 7,015 6,080 1,963 0 0 4,385
Destination 750 750 750 795 795 795
Total Price $28,733 $32,733 $34,738 $30,120 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $26,691 $30,363 $32,155 $28,948 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,074
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,733$32,733$34,738$30,120$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-2,160-3,110-2,2600-1,025-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,573$29,623$32,478$30,120$30,950$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$1,175$2,005$0
Total Invoice$26,691$30,363$32,155$28,948$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-2,006-2,885-2,0920-985-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,685$27,478$30,063$28,948$29,743$27,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,378$1,189$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Hood scoop  $100   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50  $50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
SD Card slot   $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$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 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$4,325$5,275$4,425$2,165$3,190$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$3,110$2,260$0$1,025$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,006-2,885-2,0920-985-408

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122013
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 seat100Yes
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested205052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%

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