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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: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $10,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,490 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $15,466 $28,473 $31,227
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
iPod integration 199    
All-weather floor mats 99 72 72
Alloy wheels 690    
Satellite radio 375    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
iPod integration 176    
All-weather floor mats 64 46 46
Alloy wheels 641    
Satellite radio 331    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 4,783 2,367 3,162
Options (change) 4,437 1,959 2,622
Destination 640 850 850
Total Price $21,913 $33,612 $37,407
Total Invoice $20,543 $31,282 $34,699

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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: $2,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,818
Model Year200720162016
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$21,913$33,612$37,407
Adjustments for Features0-9,585-11,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$24,027$25,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$20,543$31,282$34,699
Adjustments for Features0-8,921-11,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$22,361$23,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,267

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720162016
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$890$10,475$12,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,585$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,921-11,071

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in108.1 in
Length161.1 in189.6 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height59.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft373.3 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 Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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