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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelBeetleBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-LineGSRLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $29,154 $37,750
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300      
Navigation Package     2,600  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088      
Navigation Package     2,307  
Options (change) 5,300 0 2,600 0
Options (change) 5,088 0 2,307 0
Destination 820 795 820 820
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $34,415 $40,815
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $32,281 $38,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelBeetleBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-LineGSRLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,115$30,790$34,415$40,815
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,050-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$31,365$36,465
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$32,281$38,570
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,861-4,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$29,420$34,459
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0$5,039

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelBeetleBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-LineGSRLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
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$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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$0  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,835$2,085$4,885$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,050$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,861-4,111

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20142017
ModelBeetleWRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,988 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested127528%

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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