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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $30,836
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Door sill trim plates     36
Cargo cover     182
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Door sill trim plates     23
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 218
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 141
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $34,038
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $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: $1,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6S6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$34,038
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$30,163
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$31,802
Adjustments for Features0-240-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$28,182
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$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$3,890$4,140$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-3,620

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelBeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in180.9 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested265057%
Total Not Requested197543%

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