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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: $27,980

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelWRXJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $25,745
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 325
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,795  
Cargo net 55 100
Remote start 469 450
Universal garage door opener 85  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 270
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,368  
Cargo net 36 80
Remote start 351 350
Universal garage door opener 56  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,569 1,240
Options (change) 3,918 985
Destination 820 995
Total Price $36,384 $27,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,253
Model Year20172021
ModelWRXJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4147hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-17
Total Price$36,384$27,980
Adjustments for Features-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,529$27,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172021
ModelWRXJetta
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,535$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172021
ModelWRXJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in185.1 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested151039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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