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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelLegacyLegacyJetta
TrimLimited XTTouring XTGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,445 $36,145 $23,745
Metal pedals 172 172  
All-weather floor mats 101 101 235
Rear spoiler 365 365 375
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Metal pedals 112 112  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 185
Rear spoiler 237 237 300
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 638 638 3,560
Options (change) 414 414 3,317
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $36,008 $37,708 $28,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,791
Model Year202120212012
ModelLegacyLegacyJetta
TrimLimited XTTouring XTGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp H4260hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,008$37,708$28,075
Adjustments for Features-6,670-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,338$31,938$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202120212012
ModelLegacyLegacyJetta
TrimLimited XTTouring XTGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation app$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,085$7,185$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,670$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-248-2050

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212012
ModelLegacyJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length190.6 in182.2 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height59.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,779 lb.3,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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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