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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen 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 Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,138 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| Difference: $652 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,163 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| Difference: $1,427 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | R-Line | GSR |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $32,995 | $24,995 | $29,995 |
| Base Invoice | $26,222 | $28,051 | $30,836 | $23,995 | $28,795 |
| Navigation system | 1,100 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | 36 | ||
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,300 | ||||
| Navigation system | 975 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | 23 | ||
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,088 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,318 | 218 | 218 | 5,300 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,116 | 141 | 141 | 5,088 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 820 | 795 |
| Total Price | $30,138 | $31,038 | $34,038 | $31,115 | $30,790 |
| Total Invoice | $28,163 | $29,017 | $31,802 | $29,903 | $29,590 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,927 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,415 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | R-Line | GSR |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 210hp I4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $30,138 | $31,038 | $34,038 | $31,115 | $30,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,525 | -4,725 | -4,925 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,613 | $26,313 | $29,113 | $31,115 | $30,540 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $700 | $3,500 | $575 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,163 | $29,017 | $31,802 | $29,903 | $29,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,228 | -4,417 | -4,601 | 0 | -240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,935 | $24,600 | $27,201 | $29,903 | $29,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $665 | $3,266 | $553 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Beetle | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | R-Line | GSR |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $15 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,490 | $7,690 | $7,890 | $2,965 | $3,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,525 | $4,725 | $4,925 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,228 | -4,417 | -4,601 | 0 | -240 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,988 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| 235/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 43% |
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