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Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,495

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $5,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,335 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $13,547 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Preferred Package 570        
Cruisin' Package 595        
Sun & Wheel Package 895        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440        
Premium Package   1,500      
Satellite radio   445 445 445 445
Preferred Package 502        
Cruisin' Package 524        
Sun & Wheel Package 788        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387        
Premium Package   1,338      
Satellite radio   334 334 334 334
Options (change) 2,500 1,945 445 445 445
Options (change) 2,201 1,672 334 334 334
Destination 660 645 645 645 645
Total Price $17,495 $23,785 $27,785 $28,085 $28,985
Total Invoice $16,408 $22,332 $25,909 $26,276 $27,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine106hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$17,495$23,785$27,785$28,085$28,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-5,865-3,700-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,495$19,910$21,920$24,385$23,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$4,475$4,075
Total Invoice$16,408$22,332$25,909$26,276$27,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,638-5,469-3,462-4,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,408$18,694$20,440$22,814$22,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,746$4,120$3,727

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic  $800  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Roof rack $300$300 $300
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Total Value of Features$1,850$5,725$7,715$5,550$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$5,865$3,700$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,638-5,469-3,462-4,674

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelG3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.6 in99.4 in
Length155.0 in176.6 in
Width66.1 in68.3 in
Height59.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.0 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested62518%
Total Not Requested290082%

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