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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $8,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $24,020
Base Invoice $31,569 $23,058
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 419 365
Options (change) 271 285
Destination 850 850
Total Price $35,064 $25,235
Total Invoice $32,690 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,421
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,064$25,235
Adjustments for Features-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,619$25,235
Total Invoice$32,690$24,193
Adjustments for Features-5,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,614$24,193

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,600$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0760

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,624 lb.3,012 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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