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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: $5,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelBeetleBeetleForester
TrimR-LineGSR2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $33,675
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Door sill trim plates     53
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Door sill trim plates     34
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 53
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 34
Destination 820 795 915
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $37,058
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $34,624

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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: $2,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year201420142018
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 MPG23/27 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$37,058
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$28,643
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$34,624
Adjustments for Features0-240-7,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$26,762
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$3,610$3,860$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-7,862

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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