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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,113

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSSE2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $19,995 $24,995 $31,395
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $18,926 $23,440 $29,259
Sunroof 1,000   995 995  
Heated front seats 225        
All Weather Package     500    
Premium Package     1,000 1,000  
Sunroof 883   829 829  
Heated front seats 199        
All Weather Package     417    
Premium Package     950 1,034  
Options (change) 1,225 0 2,495 1,995 0
Options (change) 1,082 0 2,196 1,863 0
Destination 650 650 725 725 725
Total Price $19,350 $21,175 $23,215 $27,715 $32,120
Total Invoice $18,113 $20,188 $21,847 $26,028 $29,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $619
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSSE2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM5T6M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,350$21,175$23,215$27,715$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,310-4,260-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,350$19,925$19,905$23,455$26,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,550$6,780
Total Invoice$18,113$20,188$21,847$26,028$29,984
Adjustments for Features0-1,192-3,115-4,001-5,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,113$18,996$18,732$22,027$24,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$883$0$3,295$6,178

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSSE2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$540$1,790$3,850$4,800$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,310$4,260$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,192-3,115-4,001-5,074

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelNew BeetleLegacy
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height59.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

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