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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $17,915
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $17,040
Alloy Wheel Package 995    
Satellite radio 461 461 375
Sunroof   1,445 1,000
Premium Package   1,200  
Alloy Wheel Package 886    
Satellite radio 346 346 331
Sunroof   1,203 883
Premium Package   1,232  
Options (change) 1,456 3,106 1,375
Options (change) 1,232 2,781 1,214
Destination 775 775 700
Total Price $25,526 $32,176 $19,990
Total Invoice $23,946 $30,016 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,004
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionM6T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,526$32,176$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,185-6,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,341$25,601$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,260$0
Total Invoice$23,946$30,016$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,988-6,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,958$23,882$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,924$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5L
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 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$7,840$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$6,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,988-6,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
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

Alloy Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested37528%
Total Not Requested97572%

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