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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: $6,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $24,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $22,870 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
iPod integration 199 199        
Rear spoiler 479 479 368 368 368  
Heated front seats 225          
Sunroof 1,000          
All Weather Package     500      
Cargo cover     166 166 166 166
Satellite radio     432 432 432 432
iPod integration 176 176        
Rear spoiler 310 310 276 276 276  
Heated front seats 199          
Sunroof 883          
All Weather Package     417      
Cargo cover     108 108 108 108
Satellite radio     324 324 324 324
Options (change) 1,903 678 1,466 966 966 598
Options (change) 1,568 486 1,125 708 708 432
Destination 650 650 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $26,556 $28,756 $30,156 $31,388
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $24,790 $26,809 $28,089 $29,311

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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: $2,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,945
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T6M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$26,556$28,756$30,156$31,388
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,330-6,720-7,620-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$22,226$22,036$22,536$23,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$190$0$500$1,557
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$24,790$26,809$28,089$29,311
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-4,042-6,265-7,098-7,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$20,748$20,544$20,991$22,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$204$0$447$1,488

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSSE2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Total Value of Features$1,190$2,440$5,520$7,910$8,810$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,330$6,720$7,620$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-4,042-6,265-7,098-7,279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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