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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: $4,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimR-LineGSR3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $33,064 $36,089
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300      
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100    
Metal pedals     172 172
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088      
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056    
Metal pedals     112 112
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 172 172
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 112 112
Destination 820 795 915 915
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $36,482 $39,777
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $34,091 $37,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,053
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimR-LineGSR3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4210hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6S6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$36,482$39,777
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,140-9,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$30,342$30,497
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$155
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$34,091$37,116
Adjustments for Features0-240-5,738-8,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$28,353$28,457
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0$104

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimR-LineGSR3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $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$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,585$3,835$9,725$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,140$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-5,738-8,659

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142018
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in108.1 in
Length168.4 in189.9 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft373.3 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 headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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