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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,303

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,435

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $31,195 $31,450
Base Invoice $24,691 $28,970 $30,193
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Options (change) 183 183 0
Options (change) 119 119 0
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $27,303 $32,003 $32,270
Total Invoice $25,435 $29,714 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,448
Model Year200620062016
ModelLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4250hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$27,303$32,003$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-775-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,303$31,228$32,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,435$29,714$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-720-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,435$28,994$30,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062016
ModelLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,550$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-720-130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in100.0 in
Length188.7 in168.4 in
Width68.1 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,376 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft329.9 ft3

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