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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $7,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelOutbackBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5iCoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,123 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sunroof 1,445      
Special Appearance Package 1,000      
Navigation system 1,550      
Limited Package 4,600      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Sunroof 1,203      
Special Appearance Package 834      
Navigation system 1,294      
Limited Package 4,241      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 8,595 235 235 235
Options (change) 7,572 185 185 185
Destination 795 850 850 850
Total Price $32,885 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $30,490 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelOutbackBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5iCoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,885$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-4,6900-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,195$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$30,490$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-4,3480-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,142$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelOutbackBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5iCoastSEDune
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$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$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system$600   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  $0
Total Value of Features$7,140$2,450$3,025$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3480-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested22524%
Total Not Requested70076%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested147534%
Total Not Requested281566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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