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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: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6RR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $32,550
Base Invoice $26,369 $31,249
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation system 1,294  
Options (change) 6,295 0
Options (change) 5,612 0
Destination 725 820
Total Price $35,215 $33,370
Total Invoice $32,706 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6RR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/40-19
Total Price$35,215$33,370
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$33,370
Total Invoice$32,706$32,069
Adjustments for Features-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,703$32,069

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6RR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,340$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in100.0 in
Length188.2 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212557%
Total Not Requested157543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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