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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelWRXWRXNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $17,180
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $16,107
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 250 250 3,520
Options (change) 163 163 3,251
Destination 820 820 630
Total Price $32,065 $41,065 $21,330
Total Invoice $30,137 $38,733 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year201720172006
ModelWRXWRXNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,065$41,065$21,330
Adjustments for Features-5,185-7,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,880$33,420$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$0
Total Invoice$30,137$38,733$19,988
Adjustments for Features-4,873-7,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,264$31,522$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,258$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201720172006
ModelWRXWRXNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,210$565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$7,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,873-7,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
ModelWRXNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in98.7 in
Length180.9 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.027.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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