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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $17,180
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $16,107
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 5,845 4,845 3,520
Options (change) 5,259 4,410 3,251
Destination 775 775 630
Total Price $29,915 $33,915 $21,330
Total Invoice $27,973 $31,645 $19,988

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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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,725
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,915$33,915$21,330
Adjustments for Features-5,625-6,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,290$27,340$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$27,973$31,645$19,988
Adjustments for Features-5,260-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,713$25,510$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,890$315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$6,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,260-6,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in98.7 in
Length188.2 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height65.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested202547%
Total Not Requested231553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested147542%
Total Not Requested200058%

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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