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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: $28,729

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,681

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520072007
ModelBeetleForesterForester
TrimR-LineSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $25,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,433 $24,380 $26,116
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,225    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Boost gauge   311 311
4-speed automatic   1,000 800
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,095    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Boost gauge   203 203
4-speed automatic   909 727
Options (change) 4,325 2,109 1,909
Options (change) 4,151 1,676 1,494
Destination 820 625 625
Total Price $30,595 $28,729 $30,429
Total Invoice $29,404 $26,681 $28,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,591
Model Year201520072007
ModelBeetleForesterForester
TrimR-LineSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG21/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,595$28,729$30,429
Adjustments for Features0-935-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$27,794$28,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$29,404$26,681$28,235
Adjustments for Features0-868-1,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,404$25,813$26,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520072007
ModelBeetleForesterForester
TrimR-LineSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$5,065$6,000$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-1,772

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152007
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 and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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