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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: $27,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,309

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-LineLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,450 $27,395
Base Invoice $24,433 $26,019
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,008
Options (change) 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,056 1,008
Destination 820 795
Total Price $27,370 $29,290
Total Invoice $26,309 $27,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $520
Model Year20152016
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-LineLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,370$29,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$27,150
Total Invoice$26,309$27,822
Adjustments for Features0-2,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,309$25,789

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20152016
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-LineLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
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, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$2,060$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,033

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20152016
ModelBeetleBRZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in101.2 in
Length168.4 in166.7 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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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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