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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,481 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Limited Package 2,500        
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235 235 235
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Limited Package 2,294        
All-weather floor mats 33 185 185 185 185
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,555 2,050 610 610 2,660
Options (change) 2,327 1,867 485 485 2,453
Destination 625 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,175 $25,595 $24,825 $26,185 $27,175
Total Invoice $26,433 $24,501 $23,762 $25,068 $26,018

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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: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,730
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,175$25,595$24,825$26,185$27,175
Adjustments for Features-8300-875-1,975-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$25,595$23,950$24,210$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0$260$2,650
Total Invoice$26,433$24,501$23,762$25,068$26,018
Adjustments for Features-7790-838-1,891-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,654$24,501$22,924$23,177$25,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,577$0$253$2,543

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

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
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 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Hood scoop$100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
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$3,570$2,740$3,615$4,715$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0$875$1,975$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-7790-838-1,891-551

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

Model Year20062012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in182.2 in
Width68.5 in70.0 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested132559%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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