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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,365

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,891

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $1,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $27,495
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,112
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,009
Options (change) 6,700 1,100
Options (change) 6,332 1,009
Destination 770 770
Total Price $30,865 $29,365
Total Invoice $29,561 $27,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $942
Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$30,865$29,365
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,105$29,365
Total Invoice$29,561$27,891
Adjustments for Features-7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,833$27,891

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimTurboLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$3,010$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7280

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122013
ModelBeetleBRZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in166.7 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested57526%
Total Not Requested160074%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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