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Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New 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 New Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,990 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | ||||||
| Difference: $7,062 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | ||||||
| Difference: $6,488 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $25,495 | $29,295 | $29,195 | $31,295 | $34,295 | $17,915 |
| Base Invoice | $24,032 | $27,424 | $27,321 | $29,243 | $32,028 | $17,040 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| Satellite radio | 375 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| Satellite radio | 331 | |||||
| Sunroof | 883 | |||||
| Options (change) | 682 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 1,375 |
| Options (change) | 535 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 1,214 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 700 |
| Total Price | $27,052 | $30,352 | $30,252 | $32,352 | $35,352 | $19,990 |
| Total Invoice | $25,442 | $28,417 | $28,314 | $30,236 | $33,021 | $18,954 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,427 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,062 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | M6 | CVT-8 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $27,052 | $30,352 | $30,252 | $32,352 | $35,352 | $19,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,535 | -7,310 | -8,825 | -10,935 | -11,135 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,517 | $23,042 | $21,427 | $21,417 | $24,217 | $19,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $100 | $1,625 | $10 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,442 | $28,417 | $28,314 | $30,236 | $33,021 | $18,954 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,206 | -6,844 | -8,260 | -10,220 | -10,401 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,236 | $21,573 | $20,054 | $20,016 | $22,620 | $18,954 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $220 | $1,557 | $38 | $0 | $2,604 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | New Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,725 | $8,500 | $10,015 | $12,125 | $12,325 | $1,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,535 | $7,310 | $8,825 | $10,935 | $11,135 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,206 | -6,844 | -8,260 | -10,220 | -10,401 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | New Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.7 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 59.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,885 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
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