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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: $26,435

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,371

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235 235 235
Metal pedals 170 170      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185 185 185
Metal pedals 110 110      
Options (change) 2,437 2,437 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,986 1,986 185 185 185
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $29,727 $32,827 $26,435 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $27,675 $30,520 $25,371 $30,879 $29,114

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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: $1,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $763
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,727$32,827$26,435$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-2,635-3,135-950-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,092$29,692$25,485$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$5,790$4,850
Total Invoice$27,675$30,520$25,371$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-2,453-2,915-912-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,222$27,605$24,459$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,383$0$5,556$4,655

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$100   
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,225$4,040$3,990$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$3,135$950$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,453-2,915-912-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152016
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length188.8 in183.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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