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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: $30,649

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,917

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,550 $28,445
Base Invoice $31,249 $26,995
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   905
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157
Options (change) 130 1,344
Options (change) 100 1,062
Destination 820 860
Total Price $33,500 $30,649
Total Invoice $32,169 $28,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,274
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-Line SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,500$30,649
Adjustments for Features-2,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$30,649
Total Invoice$32,169$28,917
Adjustments for Features-1,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,191$28,917

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleBRZ
TrimR-Line SELLimited
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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
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$4,810$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9780

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20172018
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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