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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $22,459
Navigation Package 2,600   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation Package 2,307   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 2,600 0 5,600
Options (change) 2,307 0 5,276
Destination 820 820 770
Total Price $34,415 $40,815 $29,765
Total Invoice $32,281 $38,570 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $704
Model Year201720172012
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp 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$34,415$40,815$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,275-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$36,240$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$0
Total Invoice$32,281$38,570$28,505
Adjustments for Features-3,072-4,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,209$34,247$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,038$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172012
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedTurbo
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 
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 
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
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 player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $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$5,085$6,385$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,072-4,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested73546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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