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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: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $33,395
Base Invoice $31,249 $31,227
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 0 3,710
Options (change) 0 3,023
Destination 820 850
Total Price $33,370 $37,955
Total Invoice $32,069 $35,100

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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: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,508
Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/60-18
Total Price$33,370$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$31,965
Total Invoice$32,069$35,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleOutback
TrimR-Line SEL3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,235$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,539

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleOutback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in108.1 in
Length168.4 in189.6 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,810 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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