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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $646

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,695 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,747 $27,992
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 6,700 1,166
Options (change) 6,432 996
Destination 795 775
Total Price $31,190 $31,836
Total Invoice $29,974 $29,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,190$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$28,586
Total Invoice$29,974$29,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$26,725

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
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$3,115$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,038

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelBeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in103.0 in
Length168.4 in179.5 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested330068%
Total Not Requested152532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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