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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: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,915 $24,595 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $17,040 $23,203 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Sunroof 1,000          
All Weather Package   500        
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Sunroof 883          
All Weather Package   417        
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Options (change) 1,000 682 182 182 182 182
Options (change) 883 535 118 118 118 118
Destination 700 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $19,615 $26,127 $29,527 $29,127 $31,127 $34,127
Total Invoice $18,623 $24,588 $27,658 $27,281 $29,112 $31,895

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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: $1,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $959
Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$19,615$26,127$29,527$29,127$31,127$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-6,805-8,220-9,170-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,615$21,297$22,722$20,907$21,957$24,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$1,815$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$18,623$24,588$27,658$27,281$29,112$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,545-6,374-7,699-8,576-8,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,623$20,043$21,284$19,582$20,536$23,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$461$1,702$0$954$3,556

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5L2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$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$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,290$6,120$8,095$9,510$10,460$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$6,805$8,220$9,170$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,545-6,374-7,699-8,576-8,757

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092015
ModelNew BeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in180.9 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

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

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