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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: $29,565

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,947

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-LineLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,450 $27,645
Base Invoice $24,433 $26,251
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
6-speed shiftable automatic   876
Options (change) 7,025 1,100
Options (change) 6,744 876
Destination 820 820
Total Price $33,295 $29,565
Total Invoice $31,997 $27,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,815
Model Year20152017
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-LineLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,295$29,565
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,010$29,565
Total Invoice$31,997$27,947
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,762$27,947

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20152017
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 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter $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 door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$4,635$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20152017
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.2,812 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
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested230045%
Total Not Requested282555%

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
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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