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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: $31,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $54

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $27,992
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system     1,000
Cargo cover     166
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Navigation system     888
Cargo cover     108
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 1,166
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 996
Destination 820 795 775
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $31,836
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $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: $2,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$32,215$31,890$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$28,811
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$29,763
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,715$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,828

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in103.0 in
Length168.4 in179.5 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

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
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested315068%
Total Not Requested147532%

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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