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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: $19,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,880

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,203

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Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSSE2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumWRX STIOutback Sport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $18,995 $26,950 $34,995 $19,995
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $18,098 $25,400 $33,010 $19,003
Rear spoiler 479 479        
Heated front seats 225          
CD changer, remote 499 499        
Satellite radio     453 453 453 453
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Heated front seats 199          
CD changer, remote 340 340        
Satellite radio     340 340 340 340
Options (change) 1,203 978 453 453 453 453
Options (change) 849 650 340 340 340 340
Destination 650 650 645 645 645 645
Total Price $19,328 $22,153 $20,093 $28,048 $36,093 $21,093
Total Invoice $17,880 $20,838 $19,083 $26,385 $33,995 $19,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,152
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSSE2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumWRX STIOutback Sport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp H4224hp H4305hp H4170hp H4
TransmissionM5T6M5M5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 10100, 1080, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$19,328$22,153$20,093$28,048$36,093$21,093
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-2,480-3,230-5,855-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,328$20,028$17,613$24,818$30,238$17,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$7,205$12,625$260
Total Invoice$17,880$20,838$19,083$26,385$33,995$19,988
Adjustments for Features0-1,999-2,355-3,038-5,515-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,880$18,839$16,728$23,347$28,480$16,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$959$0$6,619$11,752$209

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

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimSSE2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumWRX STIOutback Sport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0 $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual    $150 
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   $0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Roof rack     $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275 
Limited-slip front differential    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof $900    
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
Surround sound    $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$1,015$3,140$3,495$4,245$6,870$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$2,480$3,230$5,855$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,999-2,355-3,038-5,515-3,051

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

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in103.1 in
Length161.1 in173.8 in
Width67.9 in68.5 in
Height59.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft344.4 ft3

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