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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: $2,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,695 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,747 $30,836
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo cover   182
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 6,700 218
Options (change) 6,432 141
Destination 795 825
Total Price $31,190 $34,038
Total Invoice $29,974 $31,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,003
Model Year20132014
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$31,190$34,038
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$29,938
Total Invoice$29,974$31,802
Adjustments for Features0-3,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$27,971

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelBeetleForester
TrimTurbo2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Total Value of Features$3,540$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,831

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelBeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft374.7 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 headlights500No
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 Requested280058%
Total Not Requested202542%

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