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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWRXWRXNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $16,381 $19,538
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 0 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 0 0 1,568 486
Destination 860 860 650 650
Total Price $32,455 $41,755 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $30,568 $39,447 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,616
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWRXWRXNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,455$41,755$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,745-8,8200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$32,935$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0$575
Total Invoice$30,568$39,447$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-6,353-8,3320-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,215$31,115$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$0$892

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWRXWRXNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$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  
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  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$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  
USB port$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  
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,235$9,310$490$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,745$8,820$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,353-8,3320-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,277 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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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