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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: $4,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $31,450
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $30,193
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Boost gauge   311  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Boost gauge   203  
Options (change) 353 847 0
Options (change) 230 552 0
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $27,873 $29,367 $32,270
Total Invoice $25,856 $27,182 $31,013

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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: $4,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,092
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$27,873$29,367$32,270
Adjustments for Features-8000-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,073$29,367$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0
Total Invoice$25,856$27,182$31,013
Adjustments for Features-7420-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,114$27,182$30,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $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
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,675$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments-7420-807

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
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.3,013 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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