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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $405

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Model Year201620162015
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $25,450
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $24,433
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Metal pedals 170 170  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Metal pedals 110 110  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 2,465 3,260 5,925
Options (change) 2,023 2,686 5,688
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $33,710 $37,505 $32,195
Total Invoice $31,346 $34,763 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year201620162015
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,710$37,505$32,195
Adjustments for Features-6,240-8,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$28,915$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,346$34,763$30,941
Adjustments for Features-5,802-7,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,544$26,801$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162015
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,300$10,650$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$8,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,802-7,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162015
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in100.0 in
Length189.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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