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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,990 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $5,178 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $4,630 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5L | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $17,915 | $23,295 | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $17,040 | $21,960 | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Satellite radio | 375 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | 166 | 166 | |
| Satellite radio | 331 | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 |
| Sunroof | 883 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | |
| Options (change) | 1,375 | 1,098 | 598 | 598 | 598 |
| Options (change) | 1,214 | 849 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| Destination | 700 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $19,990 | $25,168 | $27,968 | $29,268 | $31,268 |
| Total Invoice | $18,954 | $23,584 | $26,112 | $27,301 | $29,199 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $948 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $666 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5L | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 150hp I5 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 80, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $19,990 | $25,168 | $27,968 | $29,268 | $31,268 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,230 | -6,620 | -7,520 | -7,895 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,990 | $20,938 | $21,348 | $21,748 | $23,373 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $410 | $810 | $2,435 |
| Total Invoice | $18,954 | $23,584 | $26,112 | $27,301 | $29,199 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,964 | -6,181 | -7,015 | -7,373 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,954 | $19,620 | $19,931 | $20,286 | $21,826 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $311 | $666 | $2,206 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | 2.5L | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,240 | $5,470 | $7,860 | $8,760 | $9,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,230 | $6,620 | $7,520 | $7,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,964 | -6,181 | -7,015 | -7,373 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | New Beetle | Forester |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,885 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.4 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 10% |
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