Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen New Beetle 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,134

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $18,690
Base Invoice $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $17,747
All Weather Package 500        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432 432 432  
Sunroof         1,000
All Weather Package 417        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324 324 324  
Sunroof         883
Options (change) 1,098 598 598 598 1,000
Options (change) 849 432 432 432 883
Destination 795 795 795 795 750
Total Price $26,188 $28,388 $29,788 $31,388 $20,440
Total Invoice $24,514 $26,533 $27,813 $29,311 $19,380

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Volkswagen New Beetle dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $966
Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4150hp I5
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,188$28,388$29,788$31,388$20,440
Adjustments for Features-4,230-6,620-7,520-7,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,958$21,768$22,268$23,493$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$500$1,725$0
Total Invoice$24,514$26,533$27,813$29,311$19,380
Adjustments for Features-3,960-6,187-7,021-7,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,554$20,346$20,792$21,938$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$208$0$446$1,592$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132013201320132010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterNew Beetle
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $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
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 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
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
Total Value of Features$5,470$7,860$8,760$9,135$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$6,620$7,520$7,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,960-6,187-7,021-7,3730

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132010
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.