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Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,845

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,043

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelFR-SJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,500 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,275 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Convenience Package   1,350        
Convenience Package   1,296        
Options (change) 0 1,350 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,296 0 0 0 0
Destination 755 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $25,255 $20,845 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $24,030 $20,043 $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,150
Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelFR-SJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,255$20,845$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features0-170-620-2,670-3,770-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,255$20,675$22,925$21,545$21,805$23,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$870$1,130$2,885
Total Invoice$24,030$20,043$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features0-163-596-2,567-3,624-918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,030$19,880$22,038$20,710$20,959$22,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,158$830$1,079$2,767

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320122012201220122012
ModelFR-SJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
5-speed manual $0 $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50  $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass     $0
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75    $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,515$1,965$4,015$5,115$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$620$2,670$3,770$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-596-2,567-3,624-918

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelFR-SJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in104.4 in
Length166.7 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height50.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested76547%

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