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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSSE2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Rear spoiler 479 479        
Heated front seats 225          
Sunroof 1,000          
CD changer, remote 499 499        
Limited Package     2,800 2,700    
Stability control     300 300    
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Heated front seats 199          
Sunroof 883          
CD changer, remote 340 340        
Limited Package     2,520 2,426    
Stability control     275 275    
Options (change) 2,203 978 3,100 3,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,732 650 2,795 2,701 0 0
Destination 650 650 645 645 645 645
Total Price $20,328 $22,153 $27,340 $29,940 $31,640 $32,140
Total Invoice $18,763 $20,838 $25,628 $28,005 $29,440 $29,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,358
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSSE2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM5T6M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,328$22,153$27,340$29,940$31,640$32,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,875-7,575-6,550-7,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,328$20,903$21,465$22,365$25,090$24,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$900$3,625$2,850
Total Invoice$18,763$20,838$25,628$28,005$29,440$29,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,176-5,507-7,085-6,095-7,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,763$19,662$20,121$20,920$23,345$22,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0$799$3,224$2,571

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSSE2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
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$15    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
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 
Sunroof$900$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$200    
CD player$125$125    
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio$200$200    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Compass     $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
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$1,615$2,865$7,490$9,190$8,165$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,875$7,575$6,550$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,176-5,507-7,085-6,095-7,303

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested35012%
Total Not Requested262588%

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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested225094%

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