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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,043

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleImpreza / WRX
TrimR-LineGSRWRX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $29,095
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $27,405
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Navigation system     1,000
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Navigation system     888
Options (change) 5,300 0 1,000
Options (change) 5,088 0 888
Destination 820 795 750
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $30,845
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $29,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,305
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleImpreza / WRX
TrimR-LineGSRWRX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$31,115$30,790$30,845
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$29,785
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$29,043
Adjustments for Features0-240-998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleImpreza / WRX
TrimR-LineGSRWRX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Total Value of Features$1,690$1,940$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-998

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleImpreza / WRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in104.1 in
Length168.4 in173.8 in
Width71.2 in68.5 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested310067%
Total Not Requested152533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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