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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: $2,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $21,848 $26,369
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Sunroof       1,445 1,445
Premium Package       1,300 1,000
All Weather Package       500  
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Sunroof       1,203 1,203
Premium Package       1,246 1,047
All Weather Package       417  
Options (change) 235 235 235 3,245 2,445
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,866 2,250
Destination 850 850 850 725 725
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $27,165 $31,365
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $25,439 $29,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $838
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$27,165$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-1,465-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$25,700$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$3,250
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$25,439$29,344
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-1,372-2,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$24,067$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$3,018

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5i3.6R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
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  
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 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
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$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,800$3,975$4,690$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$1,465$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-1,372-2,259

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,387 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 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested124064%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested82562%

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