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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: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,450 $28,295
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,460
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 1,100 6,395
Options (change) 1,056 5,704
Destination 820 775
Total Price $33,370 $35,465
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,939

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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 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $923
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$33,370$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$33,535
Total Invoice$32,069$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-1,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$31,146

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R
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 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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$3,735$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,793

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in107.9 in
Length168.4 in188.2 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 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 mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested170049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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