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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $934

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,540

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,459
Cargo cover 166 166  
iPod integration 223 223  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Rear spoiler 367    
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Cargo cover 108 108  
iPod integration 145 145  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Rear spoiler 275    
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 3,009 2,642 4,600
Options (change) 2,515 2,243 4,416
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $29,699 $31,532 $28,765
Total Invoice $27,540 $29,347 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,443
Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,699$31,532$28,765
Adjustments for Features-3,600-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,099$27,697$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,540$29,347$27,645
Adjustments for Features-3,338-3,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,202$25,778$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,576$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092012
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,325$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,338-3,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in99.9 in
Length179.5 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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