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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,064

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $206

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,906

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $31,450
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $30,193
Cargo cover 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Options (change) 419 419 0
Options (change) 271 271 0
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $32,064 $35,064 $32,270
Total Invoice $29,906 $32,690 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,637
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,064$35,064$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,785-3,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,279$31,079$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,906$32,690$31,013
Adjustments for Features-3,530-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,376$28,975$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$75 
Metal pedals  $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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,350$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$3,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,530-3,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft329.9 ft3

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