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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,910

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Premium Package 1,300 1,200        
All Weather Package 500          
Rear spoiler 393 393 393      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Satellite radio 461 461        
Sunroof 995 995        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130 130 130
Floor mats       235 235 235
Premium Package 1,226 1,217        
All Weather Package 417          
Rear spoiler 295 295 295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Satellite radio 346 346        
Sunroof 829 829        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100 100 100
Floor mats       185 185 185
Options (change) 3,835 3,235 579 365 365 365
Options (change) 3,234 2,808 416 285 285 285
Destination 750 750 750 850 850 850
Total Price $24,580 $29,080 $32,924 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $22,910 $27,091 $30,608 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $442
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4440, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,580$29,080$32,924$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-25-975-1,8250-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,555$28,105$31,099$24,335$24,660$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$6,544$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$22,910$27,091$30,608$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-23-908-1,6970-551-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,887$26,183$28,911$23,329$23,642$26,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,296$6,024$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app    $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Hood scoop  $100   
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights  $125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,125$4,975$3,150$3,725$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$975$1,825$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-908-1,6970-551-719

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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.3,013 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

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 link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
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?
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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested52555%
Total Not Requested42545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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