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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,839

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,750

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelJettaWRXWRX
TrimGLILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $22,659 $28,601 $37,750
Autobahn Package 3,020    
iPod integration 0    
Cargo net 69 55 55
Navigation system 1,800    
Autobahn Package 2,797    
iPod integration 0    
Cargo net 55 36 36
Navigation system 1,589    
Options (change) 4,889 55 55
Options (change) 4,441 36 36
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $29,839 $31,245 $40,845
Total Invoice $27,750 $29,432 $38,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year200820162016
ModelJettaWRXWRX
TrimGLILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,839$31,245$40,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,839$28,910$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,965
Total Invoice$27,750$29,432$38,581
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,750$27,232$33,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,654

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200820162016
ModelJettaWRXWRX
TrimGLILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,315$4,650$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,335$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,200-4,695

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082016
ModelJettaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length179.3 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 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 restraints0Yes
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%

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