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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: $7,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSEPremiumLimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $25,595 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,421 $26,995 $31,690
Rear spoiler 479 479      
iPod integration 199 199      
Heated front seats 225        
Rear spoiler 310 310      
iPod integration 176 176      
Heated front seats 199        
Options (change) 903 678 0 0 0
Options (change) 685 486 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 860 860 860
Total Price $19,028 $21,853 $26,455 $29,305 $34,355
Total Invoice $17,716 $20,674 $25,281 $27,855 $32,550

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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: $5,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,187
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSEPremiumLimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5205hp H4205hp H4205hp 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)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-17215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$19,028$21,853$26,455$29,305$34,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-2,380-5,210-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,028$19,728$24,075$24,095$28,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$20$4,895
Total Invoice$17,716$20,674$25,281$27,855$32,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,274-4,952-5,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,716$18,664$23,007$22,903$27,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$104$0$4,545

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSEPremiumLimitedtS
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 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
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 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler    $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
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
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Performance meter   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
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
Interior trim, special color    $0
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 door panel trim  $250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Total Value of Features$1,065$3,190$3,445$6,275$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$2,380$5,210$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,010-2,274-4,952-5,102

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082018
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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