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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212015
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
TrimLimitedTouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $25,450
Navigation system 1,350    
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Navigation system 1,156    
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 1,403 53 5,925
Options (change) 1,190 34 5,688
Destination 1,050 1,050 820
Total Price $33,848 $35,998 $32,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,121
Model Year202120212015
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
TrimLimitedTouringR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4210hp 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$33,848$35,998$32,195
Adjustments for Features-4,705-8,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,143$27,233$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year202120212015
ModelForesterForesterBeetle
TrimLimitedTouringR-Line
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
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 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,665$11,725$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$8,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-311-2640

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212015
ModelForesterBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in100.0 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height67.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,013 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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