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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: $30,173

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $32,550
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $31,249
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals     149  
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Metal pedals     94  
Options (change) 7,183 2,183 2,149 0
Options (change) 6,487 1,942 1,916 0
Destination 695 695 695 820
Total Price $30,173 $34,473 $34,939 $33,370
Total Invoice $28,202 $32,004 $32,535 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,641
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$30,173$34,473$34,939$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,173$34,348$33,739$33,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0
Total Invoice$28,202$32,004$32,535$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,202$31,888$31,418$31,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,025$7,100$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-226

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested220038%
Total Not Requested362562%

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