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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: $6,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelG3ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,335 $20,295 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $13,547 $19,214 $24,355 $26,707
Cruisin' Package 595      
Preferred Package 570      
Sun & Wheel Package 895      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440      
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Satellite radio   453 453 453
Fog lights   374    
Cruisin' Package 524      
Preferred Package 502      
Sun & Wheel Package 788      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387      
Premium Package   2,287    
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Satellite radio   340 340 340
Fog lights   243    
Options (change) 2,500 3,493 619 619
Options (change) 2,201 2,978 448 448
Destination 660 695 695 695
Total Price $17,495 $24,483 $27,309 $29,809
Total Invoice $16,408 $22,887 $25,498 $27,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,517
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelG3ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine106hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,495$24,483$27,309$29,809
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-7,040-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,495$20,358$20,269$22,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$89$0$2,065
Total Invoice$16,408$22,887$25,498$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,856-6,573-6,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,408$19,031$18,925$20,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0$1,941

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelG3ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,650$5,775$8,690$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$7,040$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,856-6,573-6,984

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelG3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.6 in103.0 in
Length155.0 in179.5 in
Width66.1 in70.1 in
Height59.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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?
Sunroof, large1100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested262585%

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