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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $22,747 $28,930
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,300 1,300    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Special Appearance Package 835 835    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079    
Navigation system 1,085 1,085    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 5,600 0
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 5,376 0
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,691
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4256hp H6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$34,960$37,960$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-6,580-6,4800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,380$31,480$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$590
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-6,081-5,9850-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,227$29,076$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,849$0$567

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$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
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,315$8,215$1,735$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,580$6,480$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,081-5,9850-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142013
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in99.9 in
Length189.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height65.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.2,940 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

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested310064%
Total Not Requested172536%

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