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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: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $16,490
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $15,466
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 99
Package 1         1,620
Package 2         1,800
iPod integration         199
Satellite radio         375
Alloy wheels         690
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 64
Package 1         1,554
Package 2         1,671
iPod integration         176
Satellite radio         331
Alloy wheels         641
Options (change) 101 101 101 101 4,783
Options (change) 65 65 65 65 4,437
Destination 915 915 915 915 640
Total Price $33,711 $36,411 $37,506 $39,706 $21,913
Total Invoice $31,603 $34,044 $35,091 $37,069 $20,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,259
Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6150hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,711$36,411$37,506$39,706$21,913
Adjustments for Features-9,135-10,035-13,135-13,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,576$26,376$24,371$26,571$21,913
Cost Above Minimum$205$2,005$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,603$34,044$35,091$37,069$20,543
Adjustments for Features-8,564-9,383-12,289-12,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,039$24,661$22,802$24,806$20,543
Cost Above Minimum$237$1,859$0$2,004$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackNew Beetle
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$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
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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 spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,025$10,925$14,025$14,025$890
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,135$10,035$13,135$13,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,564-9,383-12,289-12,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182007
ModelOutbackNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in98.7 in
Length189.9 in161.1 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height66.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,623 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
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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