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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $23,395
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $22,459
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 4,600
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 4,416
Destination 725 725 725 770
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $28,765
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,520
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$28,765
Adjustments for Features-2,115-3,065-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,900$28,950$31,905$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$27,645
Adjustments for Features-1,970-2,850-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,125$26,918$29,597$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,472$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,700$3,850$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$3,065$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,970-2,850-2,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in99.9 in
Length186.4 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height59.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.729.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215053%
Total Not Requested192547%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested150045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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