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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,450 $31,595
Base Invoice $30,193 $29,367
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 1,100 3,383
Options (change) 1,056 3,036
Destination 820 695
Total Price $33,370 $35,673
Total Invoice $32,069 $33,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $632
Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,370$35,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$33,883
Total Invoice$32,069$33,098
Adjustments for Features0-1,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$31,437

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
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 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Metal pedals$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 
Total Value of Features$5,510$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,661

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162009
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
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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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