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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,425 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T | ||||||
| Difference: $698 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,424 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||
| Difference: $57 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $21,795 | $26,895 | $27,895 | $20,695 | $25,330 | $25,450 |
| Base Invoice | $20,452 | $25,001 | $26,005 | $19,867 | $24,317 | $24,433 |
| Premium Package | 2,350 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 353 | |||
| Boost gauge | 311 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 2,910 | |||||
| Sunroof and Sound Package | 3,225 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,117 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 230 | |||
| Boost gauge | 203 | |||||
| Sunroof Package | 2,794 | |||||
| Sunroof and Sound Package | 3,095 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,703 | 353 | 664 | 2,910 | 0 | 3,225 |
| Options (change) | 2,347 | 230 | 433 | 2,794 | 0 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 625 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Total Price | $25,123 | $27,873 | $29,184 | $24,425 | $26,150 | $29,495 |
| Total Invoice | $23,424 | $25,856 | $27,063 | $23,481 | $25,137 | $28,348 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $662 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,305 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $25,123 | $27,873 | $29,184 | $24,425 | $26,150 | $29,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,035 | -4,085 | -3,135 | -675 | 0 | -1,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,088 | $23,788 | $26,049 | $23,750 | $26,150 | $28,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $700 | $2,961 | $0 | $2,400 | $4,470 |
| Total Invoice | $23,424 | $25,856 | $27,063 | $23,481 | $25,137 | $28,348 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,897 | -3,789 | -2,907 | -649 | 0 | -1,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,527 | $22,067 | $24,156 | $22,832 | $25,137 | $27,123 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $540 | $2,629 | $0 | $2,305 | $4,291 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Beetle | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 1.8T | TDI | R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,475 | $7,525 | $6,575 | $4,115 | $3,440 | $4,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,035 | $4,085 | $3,135 | $675 | $0 | $1,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,897 | -3,789 | -2,907 | -649 | 0 | -1,225 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 2325 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
| Sunroof and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 49% |
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