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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: $28,733

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,691

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $23,995 $28,795
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 7,988 6,888 2,393 5,300 0
Options (change) 7,015 6,080 1,963 5,088 0
Destination 750 750 750 820 795
Total Price $28,733 $32,733 $34,738 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $26,691 $30,363 $32,155 $29,903 $29,590

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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: $3,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,299
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$28,733$32,733$34,738$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,765-2,715-1,8650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,968$30,018$32,873$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$575$0
Total Invoice$26,691$30,363$32,155$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,640-2,518-1,7260-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,051$27,845$30,429$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,378$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$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$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
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$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,875$4,025$2,160$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$2,715$1,865$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,640-2,518-1,7260-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in100.0 in
Length186.4 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height59.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,988 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
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested222556%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested187559%
Total Not Requested132541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested265057%
Total Not Requested197543%

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