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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,213

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,707

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $16,490
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $15,466
Satellite radio 445 445 375
All-weather floor mats 55 55 99
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Package 1     1,620
Package 2     1,800
Alloy wheels     690
CD changer, remote     499
Satellite radio 334 334 331
All-weather floor mats 33 33 64
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Package 1     1,554
Package 2     1,671
Alloy wheels     641
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 587 770 5,083
Options (change) 423 542 4,601
Destination 625 625 640
Total Price $27,907 $29,290 $22,213
Total Invoice $25,978 $27,283 $20,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year200720072007
ModelForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,907$29,290$22,213
Adjustments for Features-4,055-3,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,852$26,110$22,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$25,978$27,283$20,707
Adjustments for Features-3,775-2,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,203$24,321$20,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200720072007
ModelForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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, driver 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  
Total Value of Features$6,620$5,745$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$3,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,775-2,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072007
ModelForesterNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.7 in
Length176.6 in161.1 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height65.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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