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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: $28,265

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,940

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelWRXWRXJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $24,366 $28,109
Navigation Package 3,100      
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Driver Assistance Package     695  
Lighting Package     995  
Rear spoiler     375  
Navigation Package 2,751      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Driver Assistance Package     598  
Lighting Package     856  
Rear spoiler     300  
Options (change) 3,350 250 2,065 0
Options (change) 2,914 163 1,754 0
Destination 795 795 820 820
Total Price $34,540 $41,040 $28,265 $30,100
Total Invoice $32,310 $38,708 $26,940 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,941
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelWRXWRXJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,540$41,040$28,265$30,100
Adjustments for Features-2,445-3,745-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$37,295$27,365$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$2,735
Total Invoice$32,310$38,708$26,940$28,929
Adjustments for Features-2,287-3,532-8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,023$35,176$26,082$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,153$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelWRXWRXJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,785$6,085$3,240$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$3,745$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,287-3,532-8580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162015
ModelWRXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested51030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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