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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $839

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,371

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $23,995 $28,795
Stability control 300        
Navigation system 2,000        
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Stability control 275        
Navigation system 1,721        
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 2,689 389 389 5,300 0
Options (change) 2,288 292 292 5,088 0
Destination 645 645 645 820 795
Total Price $31,629 $32,329 $35,029 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $29,371 $30,104 $32,471 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,891
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,629$32,329$35,029$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,840-2,840-2,2650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,789$29,489$32,764$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$575$0
Total Invoice$29,371$30,104$32,471$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,709-2,645-2,1000-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,662$27,459$30,371$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$203$0$2,912$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop$100 $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,400$4,825$2,560$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$2,840$2,265$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,709-2,645-2,1000-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in100.0 in
Length186.2 in168.4 in
Width68.1 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 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 Headroom36.5 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
11.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested202544%

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