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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $979

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $67

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $25,195 $28,362
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186 325  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130  
Floor mats       235 235
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121 270  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100  
Floor mats       185 185
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 930 475
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 755 385
Destination 750 750 750 850 850
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $28,025 $30,870
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $26,800 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $622
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$28,025$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-580-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,004$32,054$34,909$27,445$30,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$3,370
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$26,800$29,597
Adjustments for Features0-879-92-555-53
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,867$29,660$32,239$26,245$29,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$0$3,299

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJetta
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Hood scoop  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,600$3,750$4,230$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$580$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-92-555-53

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
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.2,931 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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested195049%
Total Not Requested202551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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