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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $36,145 $24,020
Rear spoiler 365 365  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Rear spoiler 237 237  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 365 365 2,865
Options (change) 237 237 2,435
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $35,735 $37,435 $27,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,296
Model Year202120212018
ModelLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,735$37,435$27,735
Adjustments for Features-3,535-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$34,800$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year202120212018
ModelLegacyLegacyBeetle
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation app$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,010$6,110$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212018
ModelLegacyBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in100.0 in
Length190.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height59.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,779 lb.3,012 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested62525%
Total Not Requested187575%

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