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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimWRXSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,495 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,022 $16,381 $19,538
Limited Package 2,500    
Heated front seats   225  
Rear spoiler   479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
CD changer, remote   499 499
Limited Package 2,294    
Heated front seats   199  
Rear spoiler   310 310
Sunroof   883  
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 2,500 2,203 978
Options (change) 2,294 1,732 650
Destination 625 650 650
Total Price $27,620 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $25,941 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,262
Model Year200620082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimWRXSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine230hp H4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,620$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-3,1050-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,515$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$25,941$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-2,9160-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,025$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$899

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimWRXSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,795$1,690$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9160-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.7 in
Length175.4 in161.1 in
Width66.7 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested112555%
Total Not Requested92545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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