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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,490

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5iR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,123 $30,193
Limited Package 4,600  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Limited Package 4,241  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 834  
Options (change) 8,595 0
Options (change) 7,572 0
Destination 795 820
Total Price $32,885 $32,270
Total Invoice $30,490 $31,013

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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: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,961
Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5iR-Line SEL
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$32,270
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$32,270
Total Invoice$30,490$31,013
Adjustments for Features-2,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,052$31,013

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5iR-Line SEL
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 collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
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$5,115$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
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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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 radio50Yes
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 Requested217551%
Total Not Requested211549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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