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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: $32,270 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $2,033 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $981 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $31,450 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $30,193 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |
| Options (change) | 298 | 298 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 192 | 192 | 0 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 820 |
| Total Price | $34,303 | $37,303 | $32,270 |
| Total Invoice | $31,994 | $34,782 | $31,013 |
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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: $5,957 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,471 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,303 | $37,303 | $32,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,990 | -8,290 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,313 | $29,013 | $32,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,994 | $34,782 | $31,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,452 | -7,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,542 | $27,052 | $31,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Beetle |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $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 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $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 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,000 | $11,300 | $3,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,990 | $8,290 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,452 | -7,730 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| 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 | 3,323 lb. | 3,013 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 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 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 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 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 |
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