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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRXWRX
Trim2.5LPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $28,495 $29,995 $38,495
Base Invoice $17,040 $26,848 $28,232 $36,355
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000      
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883      
Options (change) 1,375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,214 0 0 0
Destination 700 795 795 795
Total Price $19,990 $29,290 $30,790 $39,290
Total Invoice $18,954 $27,643 $29,027 $37,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,959
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRXWRX
Trim2.5LPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$19,990$29,290$30,790$39,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-6,485-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$24,905$24,305$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$6,875
Total Invoice$18,954$27,643$29,027$37,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,138-6,114-7,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$23,505$22,913$29,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$592$0$6,569

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRXWRX
Trim2.5LPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$215$4,600$6,700$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$6,485$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,138-6,114-7,668

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092015
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.3,268 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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