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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $6,144

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $5,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelBRZBRZBRZBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlue1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,395 $27,395 $27,690 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,234 $26,019 $26,293 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Rear spoiler 579            
Fog lights 390            
Rear spoiler 434            
Fog lights 292            
Options (change) 969 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 726 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 820 820 820 820
Total Price $27,159 $28,190 $28,485 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $25,755 $26,814 $27,088 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,996
Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelBRZBRZBRZBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlue1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4200hp H4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8196, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,159$28,190$28,485$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-985-2,765-2,7650-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,174$25,425$25,720$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$749$0$295$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$25,755$26,814$27,088$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-934-2,630-2,6290-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,821$24,184$24,459$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$637$0$275$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162015201520152015
ModelBRZBRZBRZBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.HyperBlue1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150$150
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  $250 
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200 
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200    
Dual-zone climate control $125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50  $50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200 
SD Card slot     $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Boost gauge     $75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Total Value of Features$2,170$3,950$3,950$1,185$3,285$2,335$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$2,765$2,765$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-934-2,630-2,6290-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162015
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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