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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $24,020
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $23,058
Navigation Package 2,100    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Navigation Package 1,863    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 2,494 233 2,865
Options (change) 2,118 151 2,435
Destination 860 860 850
Total Price $34,949 $41,988 $27,735
Total Invoice $32,686 $39,598 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,533
Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,949$41,988$27,735
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,014$39,078$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0
Total Invoice$32,686$39,598$26,343
Adjustments for Features-1,810-2,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,876$36,854$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,978$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,360$6,335$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,810-2,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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