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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaBeetle
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $31,450
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $30,193
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Navigation system 1,912 1,913  
Options (change) 3,775 2,275 0
Options (change) 3,265 1,962 0
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $37,145 $38,945 $32,270
Total Invoice $34,697 $36,440 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66
Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaBeetle
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,145$38,945$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4,015-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$34,330$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,697$36,440$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3,750-4,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,947$32,122$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaBeetle
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,375$7,975$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,750-4,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
ModelTribecaBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in100.0 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft329.9 ft3

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