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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $564

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,235

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,116
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Boost gauge   311
4-speed automatic   800
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Boost gauge   203
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 5,700 1,909
Options (change) 5,472 1,494
Destination 770 625
Total Price $29,865 $30,429
Total Invoice $28,701 $28,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,612
Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,865$30,429
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$29,194
Total Invoice$28,701$28,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$27,089

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,015$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,146

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
ModelBeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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