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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $16,381 $19,538
Premium Package 1,300 1,200      
All Weather Package 500        
Sunroof 995 995   1,000  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 479 479
Satellite radio 461 461      
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Premium Package 1,226 1,217      
All Weather Package 417        
Sunroof 829 829   883  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 310 310
Satellite radio 346 346      
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 3,649 3,049 393 1,903 678
Options (change) 3,113 2,687 295 1,568 486
Destination 750 750 750 650 650
Total Price $24,394 $28,894 $32,738 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $22,789 $26,970 $30,487 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $818
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6T5M6M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,394$28,894$32,738$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-3,610-4,560-5,4100-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,784$24,334$27,328$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$6,544$0$575
Total Invoice$22,789$26,970$30,487$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-3,372-4,256-5,0380-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,417$22,714$25,449$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,297$6,032$0$892

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration   $100$100
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights  $125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,875$5,725$315$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$4,560$5,410$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,372-4,256-5,0380-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
ModelLegacyNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in98.7 in
Length186.4 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height59.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.727.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested37539%
Total Not Requested57561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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