Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $22,854

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,481

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,973

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumSETDISELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $20,095 $22,270 $22,965 $24,770
Base Invoice $24,935 $18,968 $21,004 $21,723 $23,094
Cargo net 32 69 69 69 69
Navigation system 2,000 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990
Cargo net 28 55 55 55 55
Navigation system 1,846 1,758 1,758 1,758 1,758
Options (change) 2,032 2,059 2,059 2,059 2,059
Options (change) 1,874 1,813 1,813 1,813 1,813
Destination 645 700 700 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $29,127 $22,854 $23,729 $25,724 $27,529
Total Invoice $27,454 $21,481 $22,217 $24,236 $25,607

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,203
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumSETDISELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,127$22,854$23,729$25,724$27,529
Adjustments for Features-1,340-5250-1,625-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,787$22,329$23,729$24,099$26,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400$1,770$4,650
Total Invoice$27,454$21,481$22,217$24,236$25,607
Adjustments for Features-1,263-4930-1,531-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,191$20,988$22,217$22,705$25,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,229$1,717$4,107

Return to top

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

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumSETDISELGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900 $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125 $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,645$1,830$1,305$2,930$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$525$0$1,625$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,263-4930-1,531-512

Return to top

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

Model Year20082009
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75092%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.