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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelWRXBeetle
TrimSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,495 $31,450
Base Invoice $36,355 $30,193
Navigation Package 1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Navigation Package 1,331  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Options (change) 1,665 0
Options (change) 1,438 0
Destination 795 820
Total Price $40,955 $32,270
Total Invoice $38,588 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year20152016
ModelWRXBeetle
TrimSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine305hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,955$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$32,270
Total Invoice$38,588$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,394$31,013

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152016
ModelWRXBeetle
TrimSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $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
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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$6,000$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1940

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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152016
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.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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See a complete comparison of Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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