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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,935 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 2,000       900
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system 1,846       864
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,000 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 1,846 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 645 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,095 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $27,426 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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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: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,822
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,095$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-1300-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,965$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$27,426$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-1230-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX PremiumTDISELSEL 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$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
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    
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Hood scoop$100    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass    $0
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    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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$2,445$2,315$2,415$3,515$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1230-96-1,151-455

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

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.4 in
Length180.3 in182.2 in
Width68.5 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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