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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: $21,913

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,543

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForester
Trim2.52.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,490 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $15,466 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
iPod integration 199      
All-weather floor mats 99 69 69 69
Satellite radio 375 432 432 432
Alloy wheels 690      
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
iPod integration 176      
All-weather floor mats 64 39 39 39
Satellite radio 331 324 324 324
Alloy wheels 641      
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Options (change) 4,783 945 945 945
Options (change) 4,437 652 652 652
Destination 640 795 795 795
Total Price $21,913 $28,735 $30,135 $31,735
Total Invoice $20,543 $26,753 $28,033 $29,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForester
Trim2.52.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,913$28,735$30,135$31,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,345-6,245-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,913$23,390$23,890$25,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,800
Total Invoice$20,543$26,753$28,033$29,531
Adjustments for Features0-4,976-5,809-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,543$21,777$22,224$23,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$447$1,664

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForester
Trim2.52.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,365$6,710$7,610$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345$6,245$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,976-5,809-6,090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelNew BeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in103.0 in
Length161.1 in169.5 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

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 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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