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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: $10,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $9,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $27,281 $30,034
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Sunroof       1,445 1,445
Special Appearance Package       1,000 1,000
Eyesight Driver Assist System       1,295 1,295
Navigation system       1,300 1,300
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Sunroof       1,203 1,203
Special Appearance Package       835 835
Eyesight Driver Assist System       1,079 1,079
Navigation system       1,085 1,085
Options (change) 235 235 235 5,040 5,040
Options (change) 185 185 185 4,202 4,202
Destination 850 850 850 825 825
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $34,960 $37,960
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $32,308 $35,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,527
Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9440, 9440, 9
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$34,960$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-575-750-7,090-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$24,530$27,125$27,870$30,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$3,100
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$32,308$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-552-720-6,552-6,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$23,541$26,034$25,756$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$2,849

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820142014
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOutbackOutback
TrimCoastSEDune2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app $25   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
Navigation system   $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,175$3,350$9,690$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$750$7,090$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-552-720-6,552-6,456

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,424 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 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 system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested22524%
Total Not Requested70076%

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 system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested22524%
Total Not Requested70076%

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