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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $7,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimSE3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,020 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $23,058 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Options (change) 2,735 0 0
Options (change) 2,335 0 0
Destination 850 915 915
Total Price $27,605 $36,310 $39,605
Total Invoice $26,243 $33,979 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,566
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimSE3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,605$36,310$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-8,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$30,785$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$26,243$33,979$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-5,170-8,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$28,809$28,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$99

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimSE3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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 mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
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
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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 seating surfaces $900$900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$9,425$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,170-8,096

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in108.1 in
Length168.4 in189.9 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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