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Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelImprezaBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.0i Sport LimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,595 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,347 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sunroof 1,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof 1,332      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 1,665 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,439 185 185 185
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $26,055 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $24,581 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelImprezaBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.0i Sport LimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine148hp H4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,055$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-3,0700-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,985$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$24,581$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-2,8960-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,685$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelImprezaBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.0i Sport LimitedCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $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 $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,500$2,430$3,005$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8960-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelImprezaBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.1 in100.0 in
Length173.8 in168.4 in
Width68.5 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

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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