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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,542

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelLegacyBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,945 $32,550
Base Invoice $28,061 $31,249
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Metal pedals 170  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Metal pedals 110  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,260 130
Options (change) 2,686 100
Destination 795 820
Total Price $34,000 $33,500
Total Invoice $31,542 $32,169

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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: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,083
Model Year20162017
ModelLegacyBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,000$33,500
Adjustments for Features-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,275$33,500
Total Invoice$31,542$32,169
Adjustments for Features-3,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,086$32,169

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelLegacyBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Remote app $25
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,960$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in100.0 in
Length188.8 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,104 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
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%

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