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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: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $24,020
Base Invoice $30,860 $23,058
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   235
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Premium Package   2,150
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 2,195 2,735
Options (change) 1,830 2,335
Destination 850 850
Total Price $36,040 $27,605
Total Invoice $33,540 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,304
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,040$27,605
Adjustments for Features-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,675$27,605
Total Invoice$33,540$26,243
Adjustments for Features-4,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,547$26,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,290$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in100.0 in
Length189.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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