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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: $31,979

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $216

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,719

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $24,433
Limited Package 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,925
Limited Package 3,017      
Navigation system 1,830 1,719    
Rear spoiler 292 292 292  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,688
Options (change) 5,689 2,389 389 5,925
Options (change) 5,139 2,011 292 5,688
Destination 695 695 695 820
Total Price $32,979 $31,979 $35,679 $32,195
Total Invoice $30,728 $29,719 $33,093 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,556
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,393
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,979$31,979$35,679$32,195
Adjustments for Features-2,340-840-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,639$31,139$33,914$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,728$29,719$33,093$30,941
Adjustments for Features-2,180-781-1,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,548$28,938$31,456$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$2,908$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $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
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,900$4,400$5,325$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$840$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,180-781-1,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092015
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.3,013 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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested205064%
Total Not Requested115036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240047%
Total Not Requested272553%

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