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Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $579

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $31,450
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $30,193
Door sill trim plates 161    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Door sill trim plates 104    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Options (change) 394 233 0
Options (change) 255 151 0
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $32,849 $41,988 $32,270
Total Invoice $30,823 $39,598 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,339
Model Year201820182016
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,849$41,988$32,270
Adjustments for Features-1,225-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,624$38,788$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,164$0
Total Invoice$30,823$39,598$31,013
Adjustments for Features-1,149-3,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,674$36,580$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,906$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182016
ModelWRXWRXBeetle
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedR-Line SEL
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 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,485$6,460$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,149-3,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,277 lb.3,013 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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