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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: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,995 $28,795
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Boost gauge   311    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Boost gauge   203    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 353 664 5,300 0
Options (change) 230 433 5,088 0
Destination 625 625 820 795
Total Price $27,873 $29,184 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $25,856 $27,063 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,802
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$27,873$29,184$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,410-4600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,463$28,724$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,261$575$0
Total Invoice$25,856$27,063$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,308-4270-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,548$26,636$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,088$553$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,625$5,675$5,215$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$460$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,308-4270-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.0 in
Length176.6 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested200043%
Total Not Requested262557%

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