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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-Line SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $31,249 $29,154 $37,750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Navigation Package   2,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Navigation Package   2,307  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Options (change) 130 2,765 165
Options (change) 100 2,414 107
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $33,500 $34,580 $40,980
Total Invoice $32,169 $32,388 $38,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year201720172017
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-Line SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionS6M6M6
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$33,500$34,580$40,980
Adjustments for Features00-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$34,580$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$32,169$32,388$38,677
Adjustments for Features00-1,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$32,388$37,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,062

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201720172017
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-Line SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,860$3,860$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,227

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,019 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested36022%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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