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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelWRXWRXJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Navigation Package 2,100        
All-weather floor mats 81 81 235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375    
Navigation Package 1,863        
All-weather floor mats 52 52 185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300    
Options (change) 2,181 81 610 235 235
Options (change) 1,915 52 485 185 185
Destination 860 860 820 820 820
Total Price $34,636 $41,836 $26,810 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $32,483 $39,499 $25,671 $30,879 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelWRXWRXJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,636$41,836$26,810$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-1,570-2,645-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,066$39,191$25,660$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$32,483$39,499$25,671$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-1,472-2,497-1,101-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,011$37,002$24,570$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,991$0$5,445$4,544

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelWRXWRXJettaJettaJetta
TrimLimitedSTI Limited1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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$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
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Boost gauge$75$75   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
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, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,010$6,085$4,590$4,340$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$2,645$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,472-2,497-1,101-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,277 lb.2,940 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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