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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,839

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,750

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelJettaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimGLIWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $22,659 $27,405 $35,379
Autobahn Package 3,020    
Navigation system 1,800 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 0    
Cargo net 69 55 55
Autobahn Package 2,797    
Navigation system 1,589 888 888
iPod integration 0    
Cargo net 55 36 36
Options (change) 4,889 1,055 1,055
Options (change) 4,441 924 924
Destination 650 750 750
Total Price $29,839 $30,900 $39,250
Total Invoice $27,750 $29,079 $37,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year200820122012
ModelJettaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimGLIWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,839$30,900$39,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,839$29,495$36,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$27,750$29,079$37,053
Adjustments for Features0-1,322-2,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,750$27,757$34,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,412

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200820122012
ModelJettaImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimGLIWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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  
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,265$2,670$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,322-2,884

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.1 in
Length179.3 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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