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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: $30,612

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,354

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,450 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,116
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Boost gauge   311
4-speed automatic   800
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Boost gauge   203
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 1,100 2,092
Options (change) 1,056 1,613
Destination 820 625
Total Price $33,370 $30,612
Total Invoice $32,069 $28,354

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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: $1,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,956
Model Year20162007
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,370$30,612
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,580$30,612
Total Invoice$32,069$28,354
Adjustments for Features-7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,310$28,354

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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$7,040$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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