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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,381 $19,538
Premium Package 1,500          
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353   353 479 479
Heated front seats         225  
Sunroof         1,000  
CD changer, remote         499 499
Premium Package 1,338          
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230   230 310 310
Heated front seats         199  
Sunroof         883  
CD changer, remote         340 340
Options (change) 2,298 798 445 798 2,203 978
Options (change) 1,902 564 334 564 1,732 650
Destination 645 645 645 645 650 650
Total Price $24,138 $28,138 $28,085 $29,338 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $22,562 $26,139 $26,276 $27,325 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $523
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,138$28,138$28,085$29,338$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-3,505-5,495-3,130-4,6300-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,633$22,643$24,955$24,708$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,322$4,075$0$575
Total Invoice$22,562$26,139$26,276$27,325$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-3,276-5,105-2,928-4,3120-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,286$21,034$23,348$23,013$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,748$4,062$3,727$0$899

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0 
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Stability control    $400$400
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Traction control    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40    
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$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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$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  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75   
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    
Total Value of Features$5,920$7,910$5,545$7,045$2,415$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$5,495$3,130$4,630$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,276-5,105-2,928-4,3120-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
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
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested120034%
Total Not Requested232566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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