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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $11,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,690 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $17,747 $30,150 $33,066
Sunroof 1,000    
Sunroof 883    
Options (change) 1,000 0 0
Options (change) 883 0 0
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $20,440 $33,120 $36,320
Total Invoice $19,380 $30,775 $33,691

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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: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,146
Model Year201020062006
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,440$33,120$36,320
Adjustments for Features0-6,725-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$26,395$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$19,380$30,775$33,691
Adjustments for Features0-6,249-7,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$24,526$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,999

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020062006
ModelNew BeetleOutbackOutback
Trim2.5L3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,390$9,115$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,725$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,249-7,166

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
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.3,321 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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