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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelJettaWRXWRX
TrimGLILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $32,095 $41,945
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900    
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 235 81 81
Navigation Package   2,100  
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864    
Rear spoiler 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 52 52
Navigation Package   1,863  
Options (change) 3,560 2,181 81
Options (change) 3,317 1,915 52
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $28,075 $35,201 $42,951

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,037
Model Year201220212021
ModelJettaWRXWRX
TrimGLILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,075$35,201$42,951
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$30,456$37,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220212021
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$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$1,315$6,060$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-383-132

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122021
ModelJettaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length182.2 in180.9 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

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