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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimCoastSEDune2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $27,495 $27,995
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $25,978 $26,389
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       192 192
Satellite radio       453 453
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125 125
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 365 365 365 645 645
Options (change) 285 285 285 465 465
Destination 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $28,835 $29,335
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $27,138 $27,549

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,276
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimCoastSEDune2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$28,835$29,335
Adjustments for Features-180-755-930-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,155$24,480$27,075$28,085$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$1,250
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$27,138$27,549
Adjustments for Features-173-724-892-7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,156$23,469$25,962$26,432$27,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0$1,117

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

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimCoastSEDune2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,430$4,005$4,180$4,000$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$755$930$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-173-724-892-7060

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

Model Year20182009
ModelBeetleImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.1 in
Length168.4 in173.8 in
Width71.2 in68.5 in
Height58.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5GT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Premium

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

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