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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995        
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 375    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829        
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 300    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 375 0 0
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 300 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features-285-1,235-385-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,719$31,769$34,624$25,425$31,040$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features-264-1,143-356-1,103-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,603$29,396$31,975$24,383$29,829$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$0$5,446$4,546

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
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  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $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  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Hood scoop  $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
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$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$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
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$3,900$4,850$4,000$4,765$4,515$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,235$385$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-264-1,143-356-1,103-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
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

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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
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested212553%

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
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%

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