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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForesterForesterForester
TrimSSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $19,995 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $18,938 $24,330 $26,409
iPod integration 199 199 223 223 223
Rear spoiler 479 479 367 367  
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 1,000        
All Weather Package     400    
Premium Package     2,500    
Cargo cover     166 166 166
Satellite radio     453 453 453
iPod integration 176 176 145 145 145
Rear spoiler 310 310 275 275  
Heated front seats 199        
Sunroof 883        
All Weather Package     367    
Premium Package     2,258    
Cargo cover     108 108 108
Satellite radio     340 340 340
Options (change) 1,903 678 4,109 1,209 842
Options (change) 1,568 486 3,493 868 593
Destination 650 650 695 695 695
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $24,799 $27,899 $29,732
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $23,126 $25,893 $27,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $872
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForesterForesterForester
TrimSSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T6M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$24,799$27,899$29,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,680-6,920-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$21,119$20,979$22,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$140$0$1,598
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$23,126$25,893$27,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-3,432-6,422-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$19,694$19,471$21,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$223$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForesterForesterForester
TrimSSE2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,765$5,195$8,435$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,680$6,920$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-3,432-6,422-6,665

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35013%
Total Not Requested230087%

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