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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelNew BeetleWRXWRXWRX
Trim2.5LPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $28,995 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $17,747 $27,309 $29,154 $37,750
Sunroof 1,000      
Sunroof 883      
Options (change) 1,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 883 0 0 0
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $20,440 $29,815 $31,815 $40,815
Total Invoice $19,380 $28,129 $29,974 $38,570

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,626
Model Year2010201720172017
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)205/55-16245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,440$29,815$31,815$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,960-6,335-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$25,855$25,480$31,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0$6,440
Total Invoice$19,380$28,129$29,974$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,736-5,968-8,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$24,393$24,006$30,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$387$0$6,158

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2010201720172017
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 
PIN Code Access   $10
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
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
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
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$390$4,350$6,725$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960$6,335$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,736-5,968-8,406

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20102017
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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