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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: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $32,095
Base Invoice $31,249 $30,034
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 0 5,040
Options (change) 0 4,202
Destination 820 825
Total Price $33,370 $37,960
Total Invoice $32,069 $35,061

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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: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20172014
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$33,370$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$34,880
Total Invoice$32,069$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$32,216

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172014
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$4,060$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172014
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in107.9 in
Length168.4 in189.0 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,613 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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