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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: $28,340

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,396

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGLI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $23,094 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Autobahn Package 2,405      
Navigation system 1,990 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof   995 995  
Limited Package   4,600 3,500  
Autobahn Package 2,227      
Navigation system 1,758 1,668 1,668 1,668
Sunroof   829 829  
Limited Package   4,223 3,288  
Options (change) 4,395 7,595 6,495 2,000
Options (change) 3,985 6,720 5,785 1,668
Destination 700 750 750 750
Total Price $29,865 $28,340 $32,340 $34,345
Total Invoice $27,779 $26,396 $30,068 $31,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,381
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGLI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,865$28,340$32,340$34,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-3,095-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$26,195$29,245$32,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$27,779$26,396$30,068$31,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,998-2,878-2,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$24,398$27,190$29,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,792$5,379

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGLI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,555$3,700$4,650$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145$3,095$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,998-2,878-2,083

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,231 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested182546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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