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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $28,295
Base Invoice $22,795 $26,438
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
Rear spoiler 375 389
Navigation system 900 2,000
Stability control   300
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 33
Rear spoiler 300 292
Navigation system 864 1,721
Stability control   275
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 3,560 3,944
Options (change) 3,317 3,415
Destination 770 645
Total Price $28,075 $32,884
Total Invoice $26,882 $30,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,075$32,884
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$28,499
Total Invoice$26,882$30,498
Adjustments for Features0-4,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$26,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,515$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,067

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,124 lb.3,435 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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