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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $433

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,362

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $32,550
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $31,249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,823 1,823  
Options (change) 2,183 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,942 1,823 0
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $33,803 $34,120 $33,370
Total Invoice $31,362 $31,798 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,135
Model Year200720072017
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$33,803$34,120$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,803$33,095$33,275
Cost Above Minimum$708$0$0
Total Invoice$31,362$31,798$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-955-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,362$30,843$31,978
Cost Above Minimum$519$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072017
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$7,090$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-955-91

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in100.0 in
Length188.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height63.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft329.9 ft3

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