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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSEL3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $20,539 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Limited Package   3,300    
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864      
Navigation system   1,830 1,719  
Limited Package   3,017    
Options (change) 1,600 5,300 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,536 4,847 1,719 0
Destination 770 695 695 695
Total Price $23,765 $32,590 $31,590 $35,290
Total Invoice $22,845 $30,436 $29,427 $32,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,216
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSEL3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionM5T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$23,765$32,590$31,590$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,685-3,185-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,765$27,905$28,405$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$22,845$30,436$29,427$32,801
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-2,967-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$26,061$26,460$28,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$399$2,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSEL3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Stability control$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75  $75
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,865$6,550$5,050$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685$3,185$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,375-2,967-3,820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112009
ModelJettaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in105.1 in
Length182.2 in186.2 in
Width70.0 in68.1 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110034%
Total Not Requested210066%

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