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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedtSTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $22,459
Performance Package 1,195    
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Performance Package 1,060    
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 1,195 0 5,600
Options (change) 1,060 0 5,276
Destination 860 860 770
Total Price $30,500 $34,355 $29,765
Total Invoice $28,915 $32,550 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $301
Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedtSTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp H4205hp 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)215/45-17215/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,500$34,355$29,765
Adjustments for Features-115-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$34,065$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0
Total Invoice$28,915$32,550$28,505
Adjustments for Features-109-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$32,275$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZBeetle
TrimLimitedtSTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel 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
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,350$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-109-2750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
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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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested160074%

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