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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $8,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $7,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $30,995
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $28,795
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
5-speed shiftable automatic       1,200
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
5-speed shiftable automatic       1,094
Options (change) 235 235 235 1,383
Options (change) 185 185 185 1,213
Destination 850 850 850 645
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $33,023
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $30,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,488
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$33,023
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$28,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$30,653
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-3,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$26,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray   $40
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Hood scoop   $100
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,100$5,275$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-3,936

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,012 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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