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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleOutback
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $30,995
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $28,795
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Navigation system     2,000
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Navigation system     1,822
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 3,200
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 2,916
Destination 820 795 645
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $34,840
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $32,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $748
Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleOutback
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4210hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionS6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$32,215$31,890$34,840
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$31,935
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$32,356
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$29,658
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleOutback
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
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$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,460$4,710$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,698

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in105.1 in
Length168.4 in188.7 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260056%
Total Not Requested202544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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