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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: $30,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,437

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,116
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
Boost gauge     311
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Boost gauge     203
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 2,109
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 1,676
Destination 820 795 645
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $30,649
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $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: $1,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$32,215$31,890$30,649
Adjustments for Features0-250-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$28,437
Adjustments for Features0-240-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$27,825
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
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, passenger seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,065$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-612

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,104 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220048%
Total Not Requested242552%

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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