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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $23,995 $28,795
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 2,000 2,149 5,300 0
Options (change) 1,822 1,916 5,088 0
Destination 645 645 820 795
Total Price $33,640 $34,289 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $31,262 $31,911 $29,903 $29,590

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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: $456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,352
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,640$34,289$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-2,855-4,2050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$30,084$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$701$0$575$0
Total Invoice$31,262$31,911$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,653-3,9130-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,609$27,998$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$611$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$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$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$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,865$3,660$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$4,205$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,653-3,9130-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
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.2,988 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested202544%

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