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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSEPremiumLimitedSeries.Blue
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $25,695 $27,695 $29,490
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,514 $26,298 $27,968
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479 579    
Heated front seats 225        
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310 434    
Heated front seats 199        
Options (change) 903 678 579 0 0
Options (change) 685 486 434 0 0
Destination 650 650 795 795 795
Total Price $19,028 $21,853 $27,069 $28,490 $30,285
Total Invoice $17,716 $20,674 $25,743 $27,093 $28,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,302
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSEPremiumLimitedSeries.Blue
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5200hp H4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6196, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$19,028$21,853$27,069$28,490$30,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-2,380-4,285-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,028$19,728$24,689$24,205$26,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$484$0$1,795
Total Invoice$17,716$20,674$25,743$27,093$28,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,263-4,075-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,716$18,664$23,480$23,018$24,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$462$0$1,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSEPremiumLimitedSeries.Blue
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Total Value of Features$690$2,815$3,070$4,975$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$2,380$4,285$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,010-2,263-4,075-4,070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082015
ModelNew BeetleBRZ
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.2,763 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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