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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: $25,716

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,351

Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $4,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaBeetle
Trim2.0i LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,695 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,387 $22,459
Door sill trim plates 161  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Door sill trim plates 104  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 161 5,600
Options (change) 104 5,276
Destination 860 770
Total Price $25,716 $29,765
Total Invoice $24,351 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,009
Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaBeetle
Trim2.0i LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine152hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,716$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,701$29,765
Total Invoice$24,351$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,496$28,505

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaBeetle
Trim2.0i LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,475$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8550

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelImprezaBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in99.9 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,986 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.3 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Impreza vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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