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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimSTI LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,495 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,355 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation Package 1,500    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Navigation Package 1,331    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 1,500 5,300 0
Options (change) 1,331 5,088 0
Destination 795 820 795
Total Price $40,790 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $38,481 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,824
Model Year201520142014
ModelWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimSTI LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine305hp H4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$40,790$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-4,5650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,225$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$38,481$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-4,3070-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,174$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520142014
ModelWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimSTI LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,650$2,085$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3070-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,268 lb.2,988 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 STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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