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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $23,995 $28,795
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,300  
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,088  
Options (change) 170 170 170 170 5,300 0
Options (change) 110 110 110 110 5,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 795
Total Price $33,435 $36,040 $37,040 $39,240 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $31,328 $33,681 $34,641 $36,620 $29,903 $29,590

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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: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,043
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,435$36,040$37,040$39,240$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-6,040-6,540-9,980-9,9800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,395$29,500$27,060$29,260$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$575$0
Total Invoice$31,328$33,681$34,641$36,620$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-5,659-6,112-9,334-9,3140-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,669$27,569$25,307$27,306$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$362$2,262$0$1,999$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$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  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app    $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$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$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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 $50
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
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$75
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,875$9,375$12,815$12,815$2,835$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$6,540$9,980$9,980$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,659-6,112-9,334-9,3140-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,594 lb.2,988 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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