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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $391

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,540

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,747 $28,930
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Rear spoiler 367      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Rear spoiler 275      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 3,009 2,642 5,600 0
Options (change) 2,515 2,243 5,376 0
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $29,699 $31,532 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $27,540 $29,347 $28,918 $29,725

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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: $3,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$29,699$31,532$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,3350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,599$28,197$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$590
Total Invoice$27,540$29,347$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,875-3,1040-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,665$26,243$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0$567

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,450$3,115$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,335$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,875-3,1040-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
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

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested280058%
Total Not Requested202542%

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