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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,945 $23,395
Base Invoice $28,061 $22,459
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Metal pedals 170  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Metal pedals 110  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 3,260 5,600
Options (change) 2,686 5,276
Destination 795 770
Total Price $34,000 $29,765
Total Invoice $31,542 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,000$29,765
Adjustments for Features-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$29,765
Total Invoice$31,542$28,505
Adjustments for Features-6,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,909$28,505

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,460$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6330

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in99.9 in
Length188.8 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.029.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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