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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,838

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,376

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,490 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $15,466 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Package 2 1,800        
Package 1 1,620        
All-weather floor mats 99 55 55 55 55
Alloy wheels 690        
CD changer, remote 499        
Limited Package   2,800 2,700    
Stability control   300 300    
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183  
Package 2 1,671        
Package 1 1,554        
All-weather floor mats 64 33 33 33 33
Alloy wheels 641        
CD changer, remote 340        
Limited Package   2,520 2,426    
Stability control   275 275    
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119  
Options (change) 4,708 3,415 3,315 315 132
Options (change) 4,270 2,997 2,903 202 83
Destination 640 645 645 645 645
Total Price $21,838 $27,655 $30,255 $31,955 $32,272
Total Invoice $20,376 $25,830 $28,207 $29,642 $30,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $714
Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM5M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,838$27,655$30,255$31,955$32,272
Adjustments for Features0-5,075-6,775-5,650-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,838$22,580$23,480$26,305$25,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$3,725$2,917
Total Invoice$20,376$25,830$28,207$29,642$30,078
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-6,316-5,241-6,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,376$21,090$21,891$24,401$23,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$801$3,311$2,674

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
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 wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Navigation system  $600  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,740$6,815$8,515$7,390$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075$6,775$5,650$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,740-6,316-5,241-6,314

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008
ModelNew BeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in105.1 in
Length161.1 in188.7 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

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%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested172558%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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