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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: $1,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XTTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $34,445 $36,145 $23,395
Metal pedals 172 172 172  
Rear spoiler 365 365 365  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Navigation Package       1,600
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Metal pedals 112 112 112  
Rear spoiler 237 237 237  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Navigation Package       1,536
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 537 537 537 5,600
Options (change) 349 349 349 5,276
Destination 925 925 925 770
Total Price $31,357 $35,907 $37,607 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,424
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XTTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4260hp H4260hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,357$35,907$37,607$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,550-5,450-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,807$30,457$33,057$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$6,250$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2021202120212012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouring XTTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation app$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$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$200$200 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,610$7,510$6,610$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$5,450$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-185-193-1540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212012
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in99.9 in
Length190.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height59.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,500 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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