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

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,553

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,061

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $17,180
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $16,107
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 99
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Package 1         1,390
Package 2         1,755
CD changer, remote         499
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 64
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Package 1         1,291
Package 2         1,629
CD changer, remote         340
Options (change) 3,415 3,315 315 132 3,743
Options (change) 2,997 2,903 202 83 3,324
Destination 645 645 645 645 630
Total Price $27,655 $30,255 $31,955 $32,272 $21,553
Total Invoice $25,830 $28,207 $29,642 $30,078 $20,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,029
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,655$30,255$31,955$32,272$21,553
Adjustments for Features-5,075-6,775-5,650-6,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$23,480$26,305$25,497$21,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,725$2,917$0
Total Invoice$25,830$28,207$29,642$30,078$20,061
Adjustments for Features-4,740-6,316-5,241-6,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,090$21,891$24,401$23,764$20,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$801$3,311$2,674$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
Navigation system $600   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,515$7,390$8,515$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$6,775$5,650$6,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,740-6,316-5,241-6,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested172558%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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