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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.0XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $32,550
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 298 130
Options (change) 192 100
Destination 915 820
Total Price $37,303 $33,500
Total Invoice $34,782 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year20182017
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.0XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,303$33,500
Adjustments for Features-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,888$33,500
Total Invoice$34,782$32,169
Adjustments for Features-5,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,801$32,169

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterBeetle
Trim2.0XT TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 
Total Value of Features$10,600$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9810

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,104 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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.

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