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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Scion FR-S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Scion FR-S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,517

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFR-SFR-S
TrimSSEBaseRelease Series 1.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,900 $29,990
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,655 $28,491
iPod integration 199 199    
Rear spoiler 479 479 399  
iPod integration 176 176    
Rear spoiler 310 310 300  
Options (change) 678 678 399 0
Options (change) 486 486 300 0
Destination 650 650 770 770
Total Price $18,803 $21,853 $26,069 $30,760
Total Invoice $17,517 $20,674 $24,725 $29,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Scion FR-S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,122
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFR-SFR-S
TrimSSEBaseRelease Series 1.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$18,803$21,853$26,069$30,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-1,145-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,803$19,513$24,924$28,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0$3,416
Total Invoice$17,517$20,674$24,725$29,261
Adjustments for Features0-2,214-1,086-2,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,517$18,460$23,639$26,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0$3,320

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleFR-SFR-S
TrimSSEBaseRelease Series 1.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$675$3,015$1,820$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$1,145$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,214-1,086-2,302

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20082015
ModelNew BeetleFR-S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in101.2 in
Length161.1 in166.7 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft36.9 ft3

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