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Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,820

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,627

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelFR-SBeetleBeetle
TrimRelease Series 1.01.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,990 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $28,491 $24,937 $31,249
Bespoke Audio System 1,198    
Fog lights 490    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Xenon HID headlights   895  
Bespoke Audio System 849    
Fog lights 365    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Xenon HID headlights   770  
Options (change) 1,688 1,025 130
Options (change) 1,214 870 100
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $32,448 $27,820 $33,500
Total Invoice $30,475 $26,627 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year201520172017
ModelFR-SBeetleBeetle
TrimRelease Series 1.01.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,448$27,820$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,740-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,448$24,080$28,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,930
Total Invoice$30,475$26,627$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,475$23,047$26,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520172017
ModelFR-SBeetleBeetle
TrimRelease Series 1.01.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$850$4,590$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,580-5,272

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See a complete comparison of Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
ModelFR-SBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.0 in
Length166.7 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height50.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		6.929.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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