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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,419

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,958

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumSELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $22,900 $24,300
Base Invoice $24,935 $21,664 $22,659
Cargo net 32 69 69
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Cold Weather Package     225
Cargo net 28 55 55
Navigation system 1,846 1,589 1,589
Cold Weather Package     199
Options (change) 2,032 1,869 2,094
Options (change) 1,874 1,644 1,843
Destination 645 650 650
Total Price $29,127 $25,419 $27,044
Total Invoice $27,454 $23,958 $25,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumSELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10250, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,127$25,419$27,044
Adjustments for Features-655-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,472$24,344$27,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,454$23,958$25,152
Adjustments for Features-617-1,0130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,837$22,945$25,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,207

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumSELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, remote $200$200
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,645$3,065$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-617-1,0130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length180.3 in179.3 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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