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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,553

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $6,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,061

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleForesterForester
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,107 $25,001 $26,005
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 55 55
CD changer, remote 499    
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 33 33
CD changer, remote 340    
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 3,743 142 325
Options (change) 3,324 89 208
Destination 630 625 625
Total Price $21,553 $27,662 $28,845
Total Invoice $20,061 $25,715 $26,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,977
Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleForesterForester
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,553$27,662$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,553$23,707$25,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058
Total Invoice$20,061$25,715$26,838
Adjustments for Features0-3,677-2,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,061$22,038$23,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,934

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006
ModelNew BeetleForesterForester
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$2,665$6,620$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,677-2,866

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in99.4 in
Length161.1 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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