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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,915 $26,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,040 $25,394 $28,106 $30,860
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000      
Moonroof Package   1,695    
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883      
Moonroof Package   1,413    
Options (change) 1,375 1,695 0 0
Options (change) 1,214 1,413 0 0
Destination 700 850 850 850
Total Price $19,990 $29,540 $30,845 $33,845
Total Invoice $18,954 $27,657 $28,956 $31,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$19,990$29,540$30,845$33,845
Adjustments for Features0-8,025-8,900-9,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$21,515$21,945$24,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430$2,930
Total Invoice$18,954$27,657$28,956$31,710
Adjustments for Features0-7,513-8,355-8,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$20,144$20,601$22,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$457$2,759

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,390$9,415$10,290$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,025$8,900$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,513-8,355-8,807

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092015
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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