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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: $1,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $28,595
Base Invoice $31,249 $26,641
Limited Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Limited Package   2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 0 5,783
Options (change) 0 5,180
Destination 820 625
Total Price $33,370 $35,003
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $420
Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,370$35,003
Adjustments for Features-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$35,003
Total Invoice$32,069$32,446
Adjustments for Features-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,026$32,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,710$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172006
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.3,565 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested95041%
Total Not Requested135059%

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