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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: $28,590

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $806

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,388

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $90

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelBeetleForesterForester
TrimTurboSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,747 $25,297 $26,116
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   445 445
Boost gauge   311 311
Rear spoiler     353
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
4-speed automatic   909 909
Satellite radio   334 334
Boost gauge   203 203
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 4,100 1,756 2,109
Options (change) 3,936 1,446 1,676
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $28,590 $29,396 $30,649
Total Invoice $27,478 $27,388 $28,437

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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: $826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,718
Model Year201320082008
ModelBeetleForesterForester
TrimTurboSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,590$29,396$30,649
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,590$28,011$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$27,478$27,388$28,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-2,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,478$26,098$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$338$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320082008
ModelBeetleForesterForester
TrimTurboSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75$75 
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$4,415$5,800$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290-2,677

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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