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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5L2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $17,747 $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Sunroof 1,000        
Special Edition Package   300      
Sunroof 883        
Special Edition Package   274      
Options (change) 1,000 300 0 0 0
Options (change) 883 274 0 0 0
Destination 750 695 695 695 695
Total Price $20,440 $21,790 $27,290 $29,590 $35,290
Total Invoice $19,380 $20,635 $25,589 $27,708 $32,801

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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: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5L2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,440$21,790$27,290$29,590$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-4,135-5,085-6,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$19,255$23,155$24,505$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$5,250$9,425
Total Invoice$19,380$20,635$25,589$27,708$32,801
Adjustments for Features0-2,401-3,877-4,762-6,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$18,234$21,712$22,946$26,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,478$4,712$8,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelNew BeetleLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim2.5L2.5i3.0R2.5GT 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
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Wiper de-icer   $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
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
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
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
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 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    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,465$4,000$5,600$6,550$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$4,135$5,085$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,401-3,877-4,762-6,144

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20102009
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
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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