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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: $5,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimTurboLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $32,095 $41,695
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600 2,100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Door sill trim plates   161  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536 1,863  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Door sill trim plates   104  
Options (change) 5,600 2,261 0
Options (change) 5,276 1,967 0
Destination 770 900 900
Total Price $29,765 $35,256 $42,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,866
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,702
Model Year201220202020
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimTurboLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp H4310hp 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)235/40-19245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,765$35,256$42,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$31,631$37,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,364

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220202020
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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  
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,835$5,460$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295-97

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122020
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.3,277 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

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