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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSSE2.5i Premium2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,295 $26,345 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $22,946 $24,835 $27,317 $29,897
iPod integration 199 199        
Rear spoiler 479 479 365 365 365 365
Heated front seats 225          
Sunroof 1,000          
Moonroof Package     1,195      
iPod integration 176 176        
Rear spoiler 310 310 237 237 237 237
Heated front seats 199          
Sunroof 883          
Moonroof Package     995      
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,560 365 365 365
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,232 237 237 237
Destination 650 650 860 860 860 860
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $26,715 $27,570 $30,320 $33,170
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $25,038 $25,932 $28,414 $30,994

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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: $402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $549
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSSE2.5i Premium2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5175hp H4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5T6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17225/50-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$26,715$27,570$30,320$33,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-6,285-6,695-8,695-9,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$20,430$20,875$21,625$23,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$445$1,195$3,145
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$25,038$25,932$28,414$30,994
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-5,890-6,297-8,148-8,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$19,148$19,635$20,266$22,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$487$1,118$2,880

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSSE2.5i Premium2.5i Sport2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents    $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation app  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$315$1,565$6,600$7,010$9,010$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$6,285$6,695$8,695$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-5,890-6,297-8,148-8,966

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082018
ModelNew BeetleLegacy
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in189.1 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height59.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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