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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165      
Rear spoiler     375    
Navigation system 888 888      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107      
Rear spoiler     300    
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 375 0 0
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 300 0 0
Destination 750 750 820 820 820
Total Price $31,095 $39,445 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $29,206 $37,180 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,465
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,095$39,445$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,820-1,570-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$37,795$24,755$30,370$29,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$29,206$37,180$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-1,745-1,509-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$35,625$23,741$29,185$28,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0$5,444$4,544

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXJettaJettaJetta
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,770$5,420$5,590$5,340$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,820$1,570$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555-1,745-1,509-644

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in104.4 in
Length180.3 in183.3 in
Width68.5 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.7 ft3

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