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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,839

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,750

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXJetta
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $24,300
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $22,659
Cargo net 55 55 69
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Cargo net 36 36 55
Autobahn Package     2,797
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 55 55 4,889
Options (change) 36 36 4,441
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $31,245 $40,845 $29,839
Total Invoice $29,432 $38,581 $27,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXJetta
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,245$40,845$29,839
Adjustments for Features-2,335-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$35,875$29,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0
Total Invoice$29,432$38,581$27,750
Adjustments for Features-2,200-4,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,232$33,886$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,654$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXJetta
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$7,285$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$4,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,200-4,6950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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