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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: $4,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $28,195 $17,915
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $26,409 $17,040
Premium Package 2,500      
All Weather Package 400      
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453 453 375
Sunroof       1,000
Premium Package 2,258      
All Weather Package 367      
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340 340 331
Sunroof       883
Options (change) 3,519 619 619 1,375
Options (change) 3,073 448 448 1,214
Destination 695 695 695 700
Total Price $24,209 $27,309 $29,509 $19,990
Total Invoice $22,706 $25,473 $27,552 $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: $599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionM5T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,209$27,309$29,509$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,480-6,720-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,729$20,589$22,354$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$22,706$25,473$27,552$18,954
Adjustments for Features-3,264-6,268-6,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,442$19,205$20,872$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$237$0$1,667$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,145$8,385$8,820$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$6,720$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,264-6,268-6,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.7 in
Length179.5 in161.1 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height65.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35013%
Total Not Requested230087%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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