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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: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,659 $23,533
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
iPod integration 0  
Limited Package   3,500
Sunroof   995
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,668
iPod integration 0  
Limited Package   3,288
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 5,895 6,495
Options (change) 5,459 5,785
Destination 650 750
Total Price $30,845 $32,340
Total Invoice $28,768 $30,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $615
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,845$32,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$30,280
Total Invoice$28,768$30,068
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$28,153

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,565$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,915

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,802 lb.3,600 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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?
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested175055%
Total Not Requested145045%

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