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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $32,550
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $31,249
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
Metal pedals 172 172  
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
Metal pedals 112 112  
Options (change) 630 630 0
Options (change) 455 455 0
Destination 915 915 820
Total Price $36,940 $40,235 $33,370
Total Invoice $34,434 $37,459 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,448
Model Year201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,940$40,235$33,370
Adjustments for Features-4,090-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$33,005$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$34,434$37,459$32,069
Adjustments for Features-3,813-6,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,621$30,728$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$107$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackBeetle
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,350$11,490$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,813-6,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
ModelOutbackBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in100.0 in
Length189.9 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,104 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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