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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelOutbackNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5iSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,123 $16,381 $19,538
All Weather Package 500    
Premium Package 1,500    
Satellite radio 461    
Sunroof 1,445 1,000  
iPod integration   199 199
Heated front seats   225  
Rear spoiler   479 479
All Weather Package 417    
Premium Package 1,430    
Satellite radio 346    
Sunroof 1,203 883  
iPod integration   176 176
Heated front seats   199  
Rear spoiler   310 310
Options (change) 3,906 1,903 678
Options (change) 3,396 1,568 486
Destination 795 650 650
Total Price $28,196 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $26,314 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,559
Model Year201320082008
ModelOutbackNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5iSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,196$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-5,5250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,671$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$26,314$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,1560-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,158$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201320082008
ModelOutbackNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5iSSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$240$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1560-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132008
ModelOutbackNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in98.7 in
Length189.0 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height65.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested57532%
Total Not Requested124068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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