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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: $20,028 Volkswagen New Beetle S | ||||||
| Difference: $5,508 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599 Volkswagen New Beetle S | ||||||
| Difference: $5,261 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | S | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $23,295 | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 | $17,475 | $20,525 |
| Base Invoice | $21,960 | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 | $16,381 | $19,538 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | 166 | ||
| Satellite radio | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | 368 | 368 | 479 | 479 | |
| iPod integration | 199 | 199 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 225 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | ||
| Satellite radio | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | 276 | 276 | 310 | 310 | |
| iPod integration | 176 | 176 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 199 | |||||
| Sunroof | 883 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,466 | 966 | 966 | 598 | 1,903 | 678 |
| Options (change) | 1,125 | 708 | 708 | 432 | 1,568 | 486 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 650 | 650 |
| Total Price | $25,536 | $28,336 | $29,636 | $31,268 | $20,028 | $21,853 |
| Total Invoice | $23,860 | $26,388 | $27,577 | $29,199 | $18,599 | $20,674 |
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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: $1,178 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,215 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | S | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 150hp I5 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 | M5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $25,536 | $28,336 | $29,636 | $31,268 | $20,028 | $21,853 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,330 | -6,720 | -7,620 | -7,795 | 0 | -1,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,206 | $21,616 | $22,016 | $23,473 | $20,028 | $20,603 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $410 | $810 | $2,267 | $0 | $575 |
| Total Invoice | $23,860 | $26,388 | $27,577 | $29,199 | $18,599 | $20,674 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,046 | -6,258 | -7,091 | -7,279 | 0 | -1,183 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,814 | $20,130 | $20,486 | $21,920 | $18,599 | $19,491 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $316 | $672 | $2,106 | $0 | $892 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | S | SE |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,520 | $7,910 | $8,810 | $8,985 | $1,190 | $2,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,330 | $6,720 | $7,620 | $7,795 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,046 | -6,258 | -7,091 | -7,279 | 0 | -1,183 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | New Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 98.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 59.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,885 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S
| Heated front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 7% |
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