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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: $7,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,335 $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $13,547 $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Cruisin' Package 595        
Preferred Package 570        
Sun & Wheel Package 895        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440        
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Fog lights   374      
Satellite radio   432 432    
Cruisin' Package 524        
Preferred Package 502        
Sun & Wheel Package 788        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387        
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Fog lights   243      
Satellite radio   324 324    
Options (change) 2,500 972 598 166 166
Options (change) 2,201 675 432 108 108
Destination 660 725 725 725 725
Total Price $17,495 $24,892 $27,818 $28,886 $30,886
Total Invoice $16,408 $23,269 $25,971 $27,019 $28,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,771
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine106hp I4170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$17,495$24,892$27,818$28,886$30,886
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-6,890-7,790-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,495$20,517$20,928$21,096$22,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411$579$2,204
Total Invoice$16,408$23,269$25,971$27,019$28,917
Adjustments for Features0-4,090-6,433-7,287-7,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,408$19,179$19,538$19,732$21,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$359$553$2,094

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
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
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,525$5,900$8,415$9,315$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375$6,890$7,790$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,090-6,433-7,287-7,644

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

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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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See a complete comparison of Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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%

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