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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: $31,532

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,433 $26,409
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 7,025 2,642
Options (change) 6,744 2,243
Destination 820 695
Total Price $33,295 $31,532
Total Invoice $31,997 $29,347

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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: $3,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,102
Model Year20152009
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,295$31,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$29,972
Total Invoice$31,997$29,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$27,895

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,452

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
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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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 headlights500No
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested260051%
Total Not Requested252549%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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