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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: $22,661

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $404

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,233

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSELTDI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Sunroof 900     995  
Navigation Package   1,200      
Alloy Wheel Package     995    
Bluetooth cell phone link     460    
Satellite radio     461    
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Limited Package       3,500  
Sunroof 864     829  
Navigation Package   1,152      
Alloy Wheel Package     866    
Bluetooth cell phone link     345    
Satellite radio     346    
Navigation system       1,668 1,668
Limited Package       3,288  
Options (change) 900 1,200 1,916 6,495 2,000
Options (change) 864 1,152 1,557 5,785 1,668
Destination 770 770 750 750 750
Total Price $23,065 $24,965 $22,661 $32,340 $34,345
Total Invoice $22,173 $23,997 $21,233 $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: $189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $733
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSELTDI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,065$24,965$22,661$32,340$34,345
Adjustments for Features-215-3650-4,950-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,850$24,600$22,661$27,390$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,729$7,584
Total Invoice$22,173$23,997$21,233$30,068$31,860
Adjustments for Features-207-3510-4,602-3,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,966$23,646$21,233$25,466$28,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$4,233$6,824

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSELTDI2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,765$2,400$7,350$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$365$0$4,950$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-207-3510-4,602-3,803

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in108.3 in
Length182.2 in186.4 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Alloy Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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 plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested87527%
Total Not Requested232573%

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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