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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,684

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Package 2 3,485   3,200      
Rear spoiler 479 479 479 393 393 393
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,000
Package 1   1,860        
Limited Package       4,600 3,500  
Sunroof       995 995  
Package 2 3,184   2,923      
Rear spoiler 310 310 310 295 295 295
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,589 1,668 1,668 1,668
Package 1   1,699        
Limited Package       4,223 3,288  
Sunroof       829 829  
Options (change) 5,764 4,139 5,479 7,988 6,888 2,393
Options (change) 5,083 3,598 4,822 7,015 6,080 1,963
Destination 630 630 630 750 750 750
Total Price $26,684 $28,359 $29,899 $28,733 $32,733 $34,738
Total Invoice $24,400 $25,930 $27,336 $26,691 $30,363 $32,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $586
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,684$28,359$29,899$28,733$32,733$34,738
Adjustments for Features0-450-325-1,835-2,785-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,684$27,909$29,574$26,898$29,948$32,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,890$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$24,400$25,930$27,336$26,691$30,363$32,155
Adjustments for Features0-411-297-1,705-2,583-1,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,400$25,519$27,039$24,986$27,780$30,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,119$2,639$0$2,794$5,378

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
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   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0   
Hood scoop     $100
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Wood trim $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$1,590$2,040$1,915$3,425$4,375$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$325$1,835$2,785$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-297-1,705-2,583-1,791

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length179.3 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested41511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested100031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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