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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: $32,849

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $651

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelBeetleWRXWRX
TrimR-Line SELLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $31,249 $29,708 $38,587
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Door sill trim plates   161  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Door sill trim plates   104  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Options (change) 130 394 233
Options (change) 100 255 151
Destination 820 860 860
Total Price $33,500 $32,849 $41,988
Total Invoice $32,169 $30,823 $39,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year201720182018
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, 9?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,500$32,849$41,988
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$32,849$40,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,164
Total Invoice$32,169$30,823$39,598
Adjustments for Features-6240-1,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,545$30,823$37,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,912

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201720182018
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $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 $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
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,910$4,260$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-6240-1,863

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
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.3,277 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
Subaru WRX Limited

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

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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