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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,695 $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $18,690
Base Invoice $26,076 $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $17,747
Moonroof Package 1,695          
Sunroof           1,000
Moonroof Package 1,413          
Sunroof           883
Options (change) 1,695 0 0 0 0 1,000
Options (change) 1,413 0 0 0 0 883
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 750
Total Price $30,265 $33,265 $35,870 $36,870 $39,070 $20,440
Total Invoice $28,364 $31,218 $33,571 $34,531 $36,510 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,276
Model Year201720172017201720172010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,265$33,265$35,870$36,870$39,070$20,440
Adjustments for Features-8,225-10,510-11,010-14,450-14,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$22,755$24,860$22,420$24,620$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$2,820$380$2,580$0
Total Invoice$28,364$31,218$33,571$34,531$36,510$19,380
Adjustments for Features-7,708-9,863-10,304-13,533-13,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,656$21,355$23,267$20,998$23,007$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$2,611$342$2,351$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201720172017201720172010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane sway warning   $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector   $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400$400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,065$11,350$11,850$15,290$15,290$840
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,225$10,510$11,010$14,450$14,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,708-9,863-10,304-13,533-13,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172010
ModelOutbackNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in98.7 in
Length189.6 in161.1 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height66.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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