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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelWRXWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $22,747 $28,930
Navigation Package 3,100      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Navigation Package 2,751      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Options (change) 3,100 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 2,751 0 5,376 0
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $34,290 $40,790 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $32,147 $38,545 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelWRXWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,290$40,790$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-3,300-4,6000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$36,190$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$590
Total Invoice$32,147$38,545$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-3,094-4,3470-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,053$34,198$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,145$0$567

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelWRXWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50$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$750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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$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$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,060$6,360$1,760$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$4,600$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,094-4,3470-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
ModelWRXBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in99.9 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,940 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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested81048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360075%
Total Not Requested122525%

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