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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,838

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $2,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,376

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $2,449

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Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.52.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $15,466 $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Package 2 1,800        
Package 1 1,620        
Alloy wheels 690        
All-weather floor mats 99 55 55 55 55
CD changer, remote 499        
Stability control   300 300    
Limited Package   2,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183 183
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Package 2 1,671        
Package 1 1,554        
Alloy wheels 641        
All-weather floor mats 64 33 33 33 33
CD changer, remote 340        
Stability control   275 275    
Limited Package   2,338      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119 119
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Options (change) 4,708 3,215 615 315 315
Options (change) 4,270 2,815 477 202 202
Destination 640 645 645 645 645
Total Price $21,838 $24,355 $29,555 $32,255 $34,955
Total Invoice $20,376 $22,825 $27,560 $30,014 $32,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $770
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.52.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,838$24,355$29,555$32,255$34,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,435-4,435-6,035-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,838$20,920$25,120$26,220$29,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$5,300$8,650
Total Invoice$20,376$22,825$27,560$30,014$32,381
Adjustments for Features0-3,219-4,136-5,616-4,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,376$19,606$23,424$24,398$27,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,818$4,792$7,787

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.52.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$765$4,200$5,200$6,800$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,435$4,435$6,035$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,219-4,136-5,616-4,988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleLegacy
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in105.1 in
Length161.1 in186.2 in
Width67.9 in68.1 in
Height59.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

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 Legacy 2.5i

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested95028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

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

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