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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $1,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleBRZBRZ
TrimSELimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $23,058 $26,995 $31,690
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244 244
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157 157
Options (change) 2,865 244 244
Options (change) 2,435 157 157
Destination 850 860 860
Total Price $27,735 $29,549 $34,599
Total Invoice $26,343 $28,012 $32,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,165
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleBRZBRZ
TrimSELimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$27,735$29,549$34,599
Adjustments for Features-1,5750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,160$29,549$34,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875
Total Invoice$26,343$28,012$32,707
Adjustments for Features-1,4960-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,847$28,012$32,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,530

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleBRZBRZ
TrimSELimitedtS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$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  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
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 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$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  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $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$4,700$3,125$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4960-165

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,013 lb.2,763 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

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

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