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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $17,915
Base Invoice $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $17,040
Special Edition Package 300        
Sunroof         1,000
Special Edition Package 274        
Sunroof         883
Options (change) 300 0 0 0 1,000
Options (change) 274 0 0 0 883
Destination 695 695 695 695 700
Total Price $21,790 $27,290 $29,590 $35,290 $19,615
Total Invoice $20,635 $25,589 $27,708 $32,801 $18,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $578
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionM5T5M5M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,790$27,290$29,590$35,290$19,615
Adjustments for Features-2,735-4,335-5,285-6,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,055$22,955$24,305$28,480$19,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$5,250$9,425$0
Total Invoice$20,635$25,589$27,708$32,801$18,623
Adjustments for Features-2,590-4,065-4,949-6,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,045$21,524$22,759$26,471$18,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,479$4,714$8,426$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual   $150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
Navigation system   $600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights  $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,600$6,550$8,075$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$4,335$5,285$6,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,590-4,065-4,949-6,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009
ModelLegacyNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in98.7 in
Length186.2 in161.1 in
Width68.1 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.427.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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