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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: $30,138

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,163

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelForesterForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $24,433
Navigation system 1,100      
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,925
Navigation system 975      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,688
Options (change) 1,318 218 218 5,925
Options (change) 1,116 141 141 5,688
Destination 825 825 825 820
Total Price $30,138 $31,038 $34,038 $32,195
Total Invoice $28,163 $29,017 $31,802 $30,941

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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: $6,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,539
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelForesterForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,138$31,038$34,038$32,195
Adjustments for Features-4,025-4,225-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,113$26,813$29,613$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,163$29,017$31,802$30,941
Adjustments for Features-3,761-3,950-4,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,402$25,067$27,668$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelForesterForesterForesterBeetle
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
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
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $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
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,515$7,715$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$4,225$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,761-3,950-4,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested280055%
Total Not Requested232545%

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