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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6RR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $25,450
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,433
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 5,925
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 5,688
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $32,195
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $30,941

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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: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,330
Model Year201220122015
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6RR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19
Total Price$31,465$35,465$32,195
Adjustments for Features-2,855-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,610$31,660$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$30,941
Adjustments for Features-2,656-3,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,611$29,405$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122015
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i3.6RR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
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
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$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$75 
Metal pedals  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,215$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,656-3,5340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
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.3,013 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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225052%
Total Not Requested209048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested170049%
Total Not Requested177551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280055%
Total Not Requested232545%

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