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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,155

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,119

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCrosstrekJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.0i LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,840 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 81 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
All-weather floor mats 52 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Options (change) 81 610 610 610 610
Options (change) 52 485 485 485 485
Destination 915 770 770 770 770
Total Price $27,291 $24,155 $24,825 $26,185 $25,125
Total Invoice $25,807 $23,119 $23,762 $25,068 $24,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,882
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCrosstrekJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.0i LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,291$24,155$24,825$26,185$25,125
Adjustments for Features-7,2850-2,050-3,150-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,006$24,155$22,775$23,035$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$25,807$23,119$23,762$25,068$24,050
Adjustments for Features-6,8890-1,962-3,016-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,918$23,119$21,800$22,052$23,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,319$0$252$1,929

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCrosstrekJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.0i LimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10    
Proximity key$250 $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sunroof  $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
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 
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$8,675$1,390$3,440$4,540$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,285$0$2,050$3,150$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8890-1,962-3,016-321

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelCrosstrekJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in104.4 in
Length175.8 in182.2 in
Width71.0 in70.0 in
Height63.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft315.5 ft3

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