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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5L2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,690 $21,195 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,747 $20,015 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116
Sunroof 1,000        
Premium Package   2,500      
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445
Sunroof 883        
Premium Package   2,256      
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334
Options (change) 1,000 2,945 445 445 445
Options (change) 883 2,590 334 334 334
Destination 750 625 625 625 625
Total Price $20,440 $24,765 $27,765 $27,065 $28,965
Total Invoice $19,380 $23,230 $25,889 $25,339 $27,075

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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: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $656
Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5L2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,440$24,765$27,765$27,065$28,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-5,455-2,955-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$21,360$22,310$24,110$24,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950$2,750$3,175
Total Invoice$19,380$23,230$25,889$25,339$27,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,194-5,086-2,767-4,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$20,036$20,803$22,572$22,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$767$2,536$2,898

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007200720072007
ModelNew BeetleForesterForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5L2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control$100    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200  
Total Value of Features$2,290$5,695$7,745$5,245$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405$5,455$2,955$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194-5,086-2,767-4,141

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
ModelNew BeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in99.4 in
Length161.1 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested100028%
Total Not Requested252572%

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