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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: $25,230

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,099

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelBRZBRZBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.YellowCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,645 $29,695 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $26,251 $28,157 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244      
Xenon HID headlights     895    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130
Floor mats     235 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157      
Xenon HID headlights     770    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100
Floor mats     185 185 185
Options (change) 244 244 1,260 365 365
Options (change) 157 157 1,055 285 285
Destination 820 820 850 850 850
Total Price $28,709 $30,759 $25,230 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $27,228 $29,134 $24,099 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelBRZBRZBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.YellowCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp H4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,709$30,759$25,230$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features00-475-550-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,709$30,759$24,755$24,685$27,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$70$0$2,595
Total Invoice$27,228$29,134$24,099$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features00-454-527-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,228$29,134$23,645$23,666$26,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,906$0$21$2,514

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelBRZBRZBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSeries.YellowCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Interior trim, special color $0   
Leather seating surfaces$900$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 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,450$3,925$4,000$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$475$550$725
Value of Feature Adjustments00-454-527-695

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
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 Coast

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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