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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: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6RR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $23,995 $28,795
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 5,300 0
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 5,088 0
Destination 775 775 820 795
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $29,903 $29,590

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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: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,204
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6RR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,465$35,465$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-3,355-4,3050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,110$31,160$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$575$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3,121-3,9980-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,146$28,941$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6RR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,390$2,085$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$4,305$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,121-3,9980-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,390 lb.2,988 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 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230053%
Total Not Requested204047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Requested175050%
Total Not Requested172550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested265057%
Total Not Requested197543%

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