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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: $32,957

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $543

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,249
Navigation system 1,000  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Navigation system 888  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 2,167 130
Options (change) 1,728 100
Destination 795 820
Total Price $32,957 $33,500
Total Invoice $30,607 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20132017
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$32,957$33,500
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,607$33,500
Total Invoice$30,607$32,169
Adjustments for Features-1,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,353$32,169

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.5 XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2540

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.0 in
Length169.5 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,104 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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