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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: $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 Year20162016201620182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaWRXWRX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $31,120 $29,280 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $24,366 $29,874 $28,109 $29,708 $38,587
Rear spoiler 375        
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 81 81
Navigation Package       2,100  
Rear spoiler 300        
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 52 52
Navigation Package       1,863  
Options (change) 610 235 235 2,181 81
Options (change) 485 185 185 1,915 52
Destination 820 820 820 860 860
Total Price $26,810 $32,175 $30,335 $34,636 $41,836
Total Invoice $25,671 $30,879 $29,114 $32,483 $39,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaWRXWRX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6400, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$26,810$32,175$30,335$34,636$41,836
Adjustments for Features-1,150-9000-1,570-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$31,275$30,335$33,066$39,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,615$4,675$0$6,125
Total Invoice$25,671$30,879$29,114$32,483$39,499
Adjustments for Features-1,101-8640-1,472-2,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,570$30,015$29,114$31,011$37,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,445$4,544$0$5,991

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaWRXWRX
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
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$4,590$4,340$3,440$5,010$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$900$0$1,570$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,101-8640-1,472-2,497

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length183.3 in180.9 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft312.0 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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