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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,342

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $158

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,106

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleLegacy
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $31,945
Base Invoice $31,249 $29,897
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Metal pedals   172
Rear spoiler   365
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Metal pedals   112
Rear spoiler   237
Options (change) 130 537
Options (change) 100 349
Destination 820 860
Total Price $33,500 $33,342
Total Invoice $32,169 $31,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,952
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleLegacy
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$33,500$33,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$31,317
Total Invoice$32,169$31,106
Adjustments for Features0-1,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$29,217

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleLegacy
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,910$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleLegacy
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in108.3 in
Length168.4 in189.1 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.0 ft3

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