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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: $19,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $653

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,497

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $586

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Model Year201020082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5L2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX STIOutback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $18,995 $24,850 $26,950 $34,995 $19,995
Base Invoice $17,747 $18,098 $23,461 $25,400 $33,010 $19,003
Satellite radio   453 453 453 453 453
Aux input     97      
Satellite radio   340 340 340 340 340
Aux input     63      
Options (change) 0 453 550 453 453 453
Options (change) 0 340 403 340 340 340
Destination 750 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $19,440 $20,093 $26,045 $28,048 $36,093 $21,093
Total Invoice $18,497 $19,083 $24,509 $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: $2,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year201020082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5L2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX STIOutback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4305hp H4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 1080, 4100, 1080, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$19,440$20,093$26,045$28,048$36,093$21,093
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-2,755-3,480-6,105-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,440$17,363$23,290$24,568$29,988$17,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,927$7,205$12,625$260
Total Invoice$18,497$19,083$24,509$26,385$33,995$19,988
Adjustments for Features0-2,593-2,593-3,274-5,750-3,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,497$16,490$21,916$23,111$28,245$16,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,426$6,621$11,755$210

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

Model Year201020082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.5L2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX STIOutback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 $0
6-speed manual    $150 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Roof rack     $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Rear wiper $175$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$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325$325
CD player$125 $125   
Surround sound    $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   $25 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats$200  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$815$3,545$3,570$4,295$6,920$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$2,755$3,480$6,105$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,593-2,593-3,274-5,750-3,288

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

Model Year20102008
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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