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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: $29,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $611

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,791

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,433 $26,005
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,225  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Rear spoiler   353
Boost gauge   311
4-speed automatic   800
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,095  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Rear spoiler   230
Boost gauge   203
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,325 1,464
Options (change) 4,151 1,161
Destination 820 625
Total Price $30,595 $29,984
Total Invoice $29,404 $27,791

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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: $2,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,105
Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,595$29,984
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$28,374
Total Invoice$29,404$27,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,404$26,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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