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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: $19,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $7,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,301

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,490 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $15,466 $21,663 $26,186
Package 1 1,620    
Alloy wheels 690    
All Weather Package   500  
Premium Package   1,300 1,000
Sunroof   995 995
Package 1 1,554    
Alloy wheels 641    
All Weather Package   417  
Premium Package   1,248 1,047
Sunroof   829 829
Options (change) 2,310 2,795 1,995
Options (change) 2,195 2,494 1,876
Destination 640 695 695
Total Price $19,440 $26,485 $30,685
Total Invoice $18,301 $24,852 $28,757

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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: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,765
Model Year200720102010
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$19,440$26,485$30,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,100-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,440$21,385$24,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250
Total Invoice$18,301$24,852$28,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,786-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,301$20,066$23,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,021

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720102010
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$140$5,240$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,100$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,786-5,670

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelNew BeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in107.9 in
Length161.1 in188.2 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height59.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested42523%
Total Not Requested139077%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested22519%
Total Not Requested97581%

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