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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New 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 New Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,440 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $3,345 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $2,952 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $26,695 | $26,995 | $27,895 | $18,690 |
| Base Invoice | $20,015 | $24,930 | $25,297 | $26,116 | $17,747 |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,338 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | |
| Sunroof | 883 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,945 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 1,000 |
| Options (change) | 1,672 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 883 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 750 |
| Total Price | $23,785 | $27,785 | $28,085 | $28,985 | $20,440 |
| Total Invoice | $22,332 | $25,909 | $26,276 | $27,095 | $19,380 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $386 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $23,785 | $27,785 | $28,085 | $28,985 | $20,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,555 | -5,545 | -3,380 | -4,680 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,230 | $22,240 | $24,705 | $24,305 | $20,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,010 | $4,475 | $4,075 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $22,332 | $25,909 | $26,276 | $27,095 | $19,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,338 | -5,171 | -3,162 | -4,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,994 | $20,738 | $23,114 | $22,720 | $19,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,744 | $4,120 | $3,726 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr 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 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Stability control | $400 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Traction control | $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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,920 | $7,910 | $5,745 | $7,045 | $2,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,555 | $5,545 | $3,380 | $4,680 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,338 | -5,171 | -3,162 | -4,375 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Model | Forester | New Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.7 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 59.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 2,885 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 2525 | 72% |
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