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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $22,459
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170  
Navigation Package         1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package         3,000
Xenon HID headlights         1,000
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110  
Navigation Package         1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,880
Xenon HID headlights         860
Options (change) 170 170 170 170 5,600
Options (change) 110 110 110 110 5,276
Destination 875 875 875 875 770
Total Price $33,435 $36,040 $37,040 $39,240 $29,765
Total Invoice $31,328 $33,681 $34,641 $36,620 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,408
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,435$36,040$37,040$39,240$29,765
Adjustments for Features-6,265-6,765-10,205-10,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,170$29,275$26,835$29,035$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,328$33,681$34,641$36,620$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,870-6,322-9,544-9,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,458$27,359$25,097$27,096$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$361$2,262$0$1,999$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$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 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener$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 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
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$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,950$9,450$12,890$12,890$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,265$6,765$10,205$10,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,870-6,322-9,544-9,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in99.9 in
Length189.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.2,940 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
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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