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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,030

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,781

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,135 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,930 $26,460
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 1,100 6,395
Options (change) 1,056 5,704
Destination 795 775
Total Price $32,030 $35,465
Total Invoice $30,781 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$32,030$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,030$32,235
Total Invoice$30,781$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,781$29,939

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,010$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.9 in107.9 in
Length168.4 in188.2 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested172550%

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