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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $22,747 $28,930
Cargo cover 182 182    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Cargo cover 118 118    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Options (change) 220 220 5,600 0
Options (change) 142 142 5,376 0
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $31,865 $34,865 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $29,777 $32,561 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,986
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$31,865$34,865$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,185-5,3850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$29,480$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$590
Total Invoice$29,777$32,561$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-4,845-5,0290-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,932$27,532$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$567

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelForesterForesterBeetleBeetle
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,750$7,950$2,565$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$5,385$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,845-5,0290-240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length180.9 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,940 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
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested300062%
Total Not Requested182538%

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