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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimTurboLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $22,459 $29,154 $37,750
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600 2,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536 2,307  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Options (change) 5,600 2,600 0
Options (change) 5,276 2,307 0
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $29,765 $34,415 $40,815
Total Invoice $28,505 $32,281 $38,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $704
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimTurboLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,765$34,415$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$31,140$36,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$28,505$32,281$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,072-4,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$29,209$34,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,038

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimTurboLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,810$5,085$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,072-4,323

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested73546%

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