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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: $10,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,915 $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $17,040 $26,351 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
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 0 0
Options (change) 1,214 1,413 0 0 0 0
Destination 700 915 915 915 915 915
Total Price $19,990 $30,605 $33,610 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $18,954 $28,679 $31,538 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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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: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,783
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$19,990$30,605$33,610$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-8,475-10,760-11,660-14,800-14,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$22,130$22,850$24,650$22,605$24,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720$2,520$475$2,675
Total Invoice$18,954$28,679$31,538$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-7,942-10,097-10,911-13,859-13,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$20,737$21,441$23,068$21,167$23,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$704$2,331$430$2,439

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$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$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
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$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$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$640$9,115$11,400$12,300$15,440$15,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,475$10,760$11,660$14,800$14,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,942-10,097-10,911-13,859-13,828

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
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
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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