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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
TrimLimitedTouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $23,395
Navigation system 1,350    
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Navigation system 1,156    
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 1,403 53 5,600
Options (change) 1,190 34 5,276
Destination 1,010 1,010 770
Total Price $33,508 $35,658 $29,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,739
Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
TrimLimitedTouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,508$35,658$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,430-9,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,078$26,168$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year202020202012
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
TrimLimitedTouringTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,215$12,275$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,430$9,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-357-2780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in99.9 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height67.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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