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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,276

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $17,915
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $17,040
Premium Package 2,500        
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445 375
Sunroof         1,000
Premium Package 2,256        
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334 331
Sunroof         883
Options (change) 2,945 445 445 445 1,375
Options (change) 2,590 334 334 334 1,214
Destination 625 625 625 625 700
Total Price $24,765 $27,765 $27,065 $28,965 $19,990
Total Invoice $23,230 $25,889 $25,339 $27,075 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year20072007200720072009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,765$27,765$27,065$28,965$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,405-5,455-2,955-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,360$22,310$24,110$24,535$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$2,750$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,230$25,889$25,339$27,075$18,954
Adjustments for Features-3,194-5,086-2,767-4,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,036$20,803$22,572$22,934$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$767$2,536$2,898$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072007200720072009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
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$5,695$7,745$5,245$6,720$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$5,455$2,955$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,194-5,086-2,767-4,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested100028%
Total Not Requested252572%

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