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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: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $31,450
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $30,193
Navigation Package 3,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Navigation Package 2,751    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Options (change) 3,265 165 0
Options (change) 2,858 107 0
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $34,455 $40,955 $32,270
Total Invoice $32,254 $38,652 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $538
Model Year201620162016
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,455$40,955$32,270
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$37,755$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0
Total Invoice$32,254$38,652$31,013
Adjustments for Features-1,779-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,475$35,632$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,157$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,110$5,410$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,779-3,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
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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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested36021%

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