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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: $27,900

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,774

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $31,640
Base Invoice $22,795 $29,617
Autobahn Package 2,050  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Metal pedals   170
Autobahn Package 1,968  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 3,385 242
Options (change) 3,209 156
Destination 770 820
Total Price $27,900 $32,702
Total Invoice $26,774 $30,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,392
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,900$32,702
Adjustments for Features0-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$27,132
Total Invoice$26,774$30,593
Adjustments for Features0-5,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,774$25,382

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaLegacy
TrimGLI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,090$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,211

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in108.3 in
Length182.2 in188.8 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.0 ft3

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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%

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