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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: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $24,020
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $23,058
Navigation Package 3,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Navigation Package 2,751    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 3,265 165 2,865
Options (change) 2,858 107 2,435
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $34,455 $40,955 $27,735
Total Invoice $32,254 $38,652 $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: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,404
Model Year201620162018
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)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,455$40,955$27,735
Adjustments for Features-1,610-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$38,045$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0
Total Invoice$32,254$38,652$26,343
Adjustments for Features-1,507-2,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,747$35,906$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,159$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162018
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
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 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,010$6,310$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,507-2,7460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested36021%

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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