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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $17,915
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $17,040
Sunroof     1,000
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 0 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 883
Destination 625 625 700
Total Price $31,620 $32,120 $19,615
Total Invoice $29,420 $29,975 $18,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,096
Model Year200720072009
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,620$32,120$19,615
Adjustments for Features-6,600-7,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,020$24,345$19,615
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$29,420$29,975$18,623
Adjustments for Features-6,141-7,2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,279$22,719$18,623
Cost Above Minimum$560$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200720072009
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,190$9,365$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$7,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,141-7,2560

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072009
ModelOutbackNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in98.7 in
Length188.7 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height63.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft327.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

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