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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $26,845 $29,945 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,495 $25,214 $28,061 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Moonroof Package and navigation 1,795            
Metal pedals 170 170 170        
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 235 235 235 235
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295        
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795        
Premium Package       1,440      
Navigation Package       1,130      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Moonroof Package and navigation 1,496            
Metal pedals 110 110 110        
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 185 185 185 185
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913        
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663        
Premium Package       1,382      
Navigation Package       1,084      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 2,037 2,537 3,332 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 1,652 2,069 2,732 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 795 795 795 770 770 770 770
Total Price $26,677 $30,177 $34,072 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $24,942 $28,078 $31,588 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,430
Model Year2016201620162012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,677$30,177$34,072$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features-4,285-6,695-9,0450-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,392$23,482$25,027$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$2,635$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$24,942$28,078$31,588$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features-4,006-6,229-8,3860-96-1,152-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,936$21,849$23,202$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$2,266$1,919$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162012201220122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850    
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert  $25    
PIN Code Access $10$10    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200    
Blind spot warning system $200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200    
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200    
Lane departure warning  $200    
Lane sway warning  $25    
Pedestrian detection  $50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
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
Rear air vents $100$100    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $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, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200    
Metal pedals$75$75$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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    
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$100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,725$8,135$10,485$1,440$1,540$2,640$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$6,695$9,045$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,006-6,229-8,3860-96-1,152-456

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length188.8 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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