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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $11,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelWRXWRXNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $17,915
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $17,040
Satellite radio     375
Sunroof     1,000
Satellite radio     331
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 0 0 1,375
Options (change) 0 0 1,214
Destination 860 860 700
Total Price $32,455 $41,755 $19,990
Total Invoice $30,568 $39,447 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,167
Model Year201820182009
ModelWRXWRXNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5L
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)245/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$32,455$41,755$19,990
Adjustments for Features-6,845-8,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,610$32,835$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0
Total Invoice$30,568$39,447$18,954
Adjustments for Features-6,447-8,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,121$31,020$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,899$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201820182009
ModelWRXWRXNew Beetle
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5L
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$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
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
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$390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,845$8,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,447-8,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182009
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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