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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: $32,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,249 $26,409
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 130 3,257
Options (change) 100 2,686
Destination 820 695
Total Price $33,500 $32,147
Total Invoice $32,169 $29,790

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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: $1,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,504
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,500$32,147
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$32,012
Total Invoice$32,169$29,790
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$29,665

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleForester
TrimR-Line SEL2.5 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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
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$5,890$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-125

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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