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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: $21,425

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $6,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,577

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $5,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelFR-SBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,305 $20,475 $25,975 $32,550
Base Invoice $24,040 $19,657 $24,937 $31,249
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Rear spoiler 399      
Fog lights 490      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Rear spoiler 300      
Fog lights 365      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Options (change) 1,789 130 130 130
Options (change) 1,365 100 100 100
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $27,889 $21,425 $26,925 $33,500
Total Invoice $26,200 $20,577 $25,857 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,390
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelFR-SBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,889$21,425$26,925$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-4,490-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,889$19,585$22,435$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850$7,175
Total Invoice$26,200$20,577$25,857$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,767-4,312-6,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,200$18,810$21,545$25,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,735$6,887

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelFR-SBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T Classic1.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$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$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$725$2,565$5,215$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$4,490$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767-4,312-6,472

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
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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Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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