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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: $21,928

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,392

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleForesterForester
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,180 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $16,107 $24,355 $26,707
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 69 69
Satellite radio 375 453 453
CD changer, remote 499    
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo cover   166 166
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 39 39
Satellite radio 331 340 340
CD changer, remote 340    
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 4,118 953 953
Options (change) 3,655 660 660
Destination 630 695 695
Total Price $21,928 $27,643 $30,143
Total Invoice $20,392 $25,710 $28,062

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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: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $370
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleForesterForester
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,928$27,643$30,143
Adjustments for Features0-5,320-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,928$22,323$24,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$20,392$25,710$28,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,948-5,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,392$20,762$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,012

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleForesterForester
Trim2.5 / TDI2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,890$7,210$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,320$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,948-5,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelNew BeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in103.0 in
Length161.1 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft368.3 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 X Limited

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

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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