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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: $28,490

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,093

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.BlueTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,695 $29,490 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,298 $27,968 $22,459
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 0 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 0 5,276
Destination 795 795 770
Total Price $28,490 $30,285 $29,765
Total Invoice $27,093 $28,763 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $636
Model Year201520152012
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.BlueTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$28,490$30,285$29,765
Adjustments for Features00-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,490$30,285$28,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0
Total Invoice$27,093$28,763$28,505
Adjustments for Features00-776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,093$28,763$27,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152012
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.BlueTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic 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
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$1,250$1,250$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments00-776

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See a complete comparison of Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152012
ModelBRZBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in99.9 in
Length166.7 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height50.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.2,940 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 Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested160074%

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