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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,669

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Model Year201820182018
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedtSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $24,020
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $23,058
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 244 244 2,865
Options (change) 157 157 2,435
Destination 860 860 850
Total Price $29,549 $34,599 $27,735
Total Invoice $28,012 $32,707 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,165
Model Year201820182018
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedtSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,549$34,599$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,549$34,424$26,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0
Total Invoice$28,012$32,707$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,012$32,542$24,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,530$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedtSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,300$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-1,496

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelBRZBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.0 in
Length166.7 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height50.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,013 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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