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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: $32,162

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,838

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $32,550
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $31,249
Limited Package 3,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Limited Package 3,017      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Rear spoiler 292 292 292  
Navigation system 1,830 1,719    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 5,872 2,572 572 130
Options (change) 5,258 2,130 411 100
Destination 695 695 695 820
Total Price $33,162 $32,162 $35,862 $33,500
Total Invoice $30,847 $29,838 $33,212 $32,169

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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: $128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,075
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6S6
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$33,162$32,162$35,862$33,500
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,662$32,162$34,937$31,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,847$29,838$33,212$32,169
Adjustments for Features-1,3950-857-1,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,452$29,838$32,355$30,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$386$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
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 collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
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 
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 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
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  $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$4,050$4,975$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3950-857-1,642

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
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.3,019 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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