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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,397

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,948

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $27,690 $32,550
Base Invoice $26,019 $26,293 $31,249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 207 207  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 134 134  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 207 207 130
Options (change) 134 134 100
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $28,397 $28,692 $33,500
Total Invoice $26,948 $27,222 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $818
Model Year201620162017
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine200hp H4200hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
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$28,397$28,692$33,500
Adjustments for Features00-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,397$28,692$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$26,948$27,222$32,169
Adjustments for Features00-4,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,948$27,222$27,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162017
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlueR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $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
Interior trim, special color $0 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$575$575$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,403

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
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.3,019 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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