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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,419

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,958

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaJettaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSELGLIWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $24,300 $26,450
Base Invoice $21,664 $22,659 $24,935
Cargo net 69 69 32
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Cold Weather Package   225  
Cargo net 55 55 28
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,846
Cold Weather Package   199  
Options (change) 1,869 2,094 2,032
Options (change) 1,644 1,843 1,874
Destination 650 650 645
Total Price $25,419 $27,044 $29,127
Total Invoice $23,958 $25,152 $27,454

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaJettaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSELGLIWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,419$27,044$29,127
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,344$27,044$28,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$23,958$25,152$27,454
Adjustments for Features-1,0130-617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,945$25,152$26,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,207$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaJettaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSELGLIWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, remote$200$200 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,065$1,990$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0130-617

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082008
ModelJettaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length179.3 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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