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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,490

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5iR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $25,450
Base Invoice $22,123 $24,433
Limited Package 4,600  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Limited Package 4,241  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 834  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 8,595 5,925
Options (change) 7,572 5,688
Destination 795 820
Total Price $32,885 $32,195
Total Invoice $30,490 $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: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,654
Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5iR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/40-19
Total Price$32,885$32,195
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$32,195
Total Invoice$30,490$30,941
Adjustments for Features-3,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,287$30,941

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5iR-Line
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,590$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2030

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in100.0 in
Length189.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212550%
Total Not Requested216550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested305060%
Total Not Requested207540%

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