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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: $17,570

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $9,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,474

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $8,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,335 $25,295 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $13,547 $23,848 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Cruisin' Package 595          
Preferred Package 570          
Sun & Wheel Package 895          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440          
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133 133 133
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386      
Cruisin' Package 524          
Preferred Package 502          
Sun & Wheel Package 788          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387          
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86 86 86
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289      
Options (change) 2,575 701 701 315 315 315
Options (change) 2,267 493 493 204 204 204
Destination 660 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $17,570 $26,846 $30,746 $29,960 $31,960 $34,960
Total Invoice $16,474 $25,191 $28,675 $28,009 $29,839 $32,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,341
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine106hp I4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$17,570$26,846$30,746$29,960$31,960$34,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,250-7,475-8,765-9,725-9,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,570$21,596$23,271$21,195$22,235$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$401$2,076$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$16,474$25,191$28,675$28,009$29,839$32,623
Adjustments for Features0-4,926-6,971-8,194-9,080-9,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,474$20,265$21,704$19,815$20,759$23,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,889$0$944$3,546

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelG3ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$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$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$6,575$8,800$10,090$11,050$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,250$7,475$8,765$9,725$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,926-6,971-8,194-9,080-9,262

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelG3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.6 in103.9 in
Length155.0 in180.9 in
Width66.1 in70.7 in
Height59.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft374.7 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%

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