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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: $11,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $16,490 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $15,466 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Package 2 1,800        
Package 1 1,620        
iPod integration 199        
Alloy wheels 690        
All-weather floor mats 99 101 101 101 101
Satellite radio 375        
Package 2 1,671        
Package 1 1,554        
iPod integration 176        
Alloy wheels 641        
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65 65 65
Satellite radio 331        
Options (change) 4,783 101 101 101 101
Options (change) 4,437 65 65 65 65
Destination 640 915 915 915 915
Total Price $21,913 $33,711 $36,411 $37,506 $39,706
Total Invoice $20,543 $31,603 $34,044 $35,091 $37,069

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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: $2,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,259
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$21,913$33,711$36,411$37,506$39,706
Adjustments for Features0-9,135-10,035-13,135-13,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$24,576$26,376$24,371$26,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$2,005$0$2,200
Total Invoice$20,543$31,603$34,044$35,091$37,069
Adjustments for Features0-8,564-9,383-12,289-12,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$23,039$24,661$22,802$24,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$1,859$0$2,004

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.52.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
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 air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$890$10,025$10,925$14,025$14,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,135$10,035$13,135$13,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,564-9,383-12,289-12,263

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072018
ModelNew BeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in108.1 in
Length161.1 in189.9 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height59.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,623 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%

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