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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelWRXWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation Package 2,600      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Navigation Package 2,307      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 2,600 0 5,300 0
Options (change) 2,307 0 5,088 0
Destination 820 820 820 795
Total Price $34,415 $40,815 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $32,281 $38,570 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelWRXWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4210hp 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$34,415$40,815$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,050-4,3500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$36,465$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$575$0
Total Invoice$32,281$38,570$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,861-4,1110-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,420$34,459$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,039$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720142014
ModelWRXWRXBeetleBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-LineGSR
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  
Remote app  $25$25
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$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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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$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$4,885$6,185$1,835$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$4,350$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,861-4,1110-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172014
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.2,988 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 R-Line

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested127528%

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