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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRX
Trim2.5 / TDILimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $32,095 $41,695
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
All-weather floor mats 99 81 81
Universal garage door opener   111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
All-weather floor mats 64 52 52
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Options (change) 3,619 425 425
Options (change) 3,315 275 275
Destination 630 900 900
Total Price $21,429 $33,420 $43,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,086
Model Year200620202020
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRX
Trim2.5 / TDILimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5268hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$21,429$33,420$43,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$27,725$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620202020
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRX
Trim2.5 / TDILimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$690$6,385$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-200-209

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062020
ModelNew BeetleWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in180.9 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

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 WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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