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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $16,490
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $15,466
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432 432 375
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 99
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Package 1       1,620
Package 2       1,800
iPod integration       199
Alloy wheels       690
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324 324 331
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 64
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Package 1       1,554
Package 2       1,671
iPod integration       176
Alloy wheels       641
Options (change) 945 945 945 4,783
Options (change) 652 652 652 4,437
Destination 795 795 795 640
Total Price $28,735 $30,135 $31,735 $21,913
Total Invoice $26,753 $28,033 $29,531 $20,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,735$30,135$31,735$21,913
Adjustments for Features-5,345-6,245-6,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,390$23,890$25,190$21,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,800$0
Total Invoice$26,753$28,033$29,531$20,543
Adjustments for Features-4,976-5,809-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,777$22,224$23,441$20,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$447$1,664$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2013201320132007
ModelForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,710$7,610$7,910$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,345$6,245$6,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,976-5,809-6,0900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.7 in
Length169.5 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
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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