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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,553

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,061

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 / TDIWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,180 $24,495
Base Invoice $16,107 $23,022
Package 2 1,755  
Package 1 1,390  
All-weather floor mats 99 55
CD changer, remote 499  
Limited Package   2,500
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Package 2 1,629  
Package 1 1,291  
All-weather floor mats 64 33
CD changer, remote 340  
Limited Package   2,294
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 3,743 2,825
Options (change) 3,324 2,502
Destination 630 625
Total Price $21,553 $27,945
Total Invoice $20,061 $26,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,931
Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 / TDIWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,553$27,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,553$25,640
Total Invoice$20,061$26,149
Adjustments for Features0-2,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,061$23,992

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5 / TDIWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,590$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,157

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in99.4 in
Length161.1 in175.4 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft361.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202599%
Total Not Requested251%

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