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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,071

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBRZBRZBRZNew Beetle
TrimPremiumLimitedtS2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,595 $28,445 $33,495 $17,915
Base Invoice $24,421 $26,995 $31,690 $17,040
Satellite radio       375
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 0 0 0 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 331
Destination 860 860 860 700
Total Price $26,455 $29,305 $34,355 $18,990
Total Invoice $25,281 $27,855 $32,550 $18,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,737
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBRZBRZBRZNew Beetle
TrimPremiumLimitedtS2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp H4205hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8196, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,455$29,305$34,355$18,990
Adjustments for Features-2,480-5,310-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$23,995$28,870$18,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$4,895$0
Total Invoice$25,281$27,855$32,550$18,071
Adjustments for Features-2,370-5,047-5,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,911$22,808$27,353$18,071
Cost Above Minimum$103$0$4,545$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelBRZBRZBRZNew Beetle
TrimPremiumLimitedtS2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Performance meter $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$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$3,245$6,075$6,250$765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$5,310$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,370-5,047-5,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182009
ModelBRZNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in98.7 in
Length166.7 in161.1 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height50.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.927.2 ft3

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