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Pontiac G5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,860

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $5,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,516

Pontiac G5 GT   
Difference: $5,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelG5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,280 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $19,165 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Temporary spare tire 75      
Remote start 190 432 432 432
iPod integration 100      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net   48 48 48
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432 432 432
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Temporary spare tire 66      
Remote start 167 324 324 324
iPod integration 88      
Sunroof 660      
Cargo net   31 31 31
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324 324 324
Options (change) 1,910 1,280 1,280 912
Options (change) 1,681 955 955 679
Destination 670 775 775 775
Total Price $22,860 $28,650 $29,950 $31,582
Total Invoice $21,516 $26,635 $27,824 $29,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G5 GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelG5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,860$28,650$29,950$31,582
Adjustments for Features0-5,165-6,065-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,860$23,485$23,885$25,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$21,516$26,635$27,824$29,446
Adjustments for Features0-4,802-5,634-5,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,516$21,833$22,190$23,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$357$1,795

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelG5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,575$6,740$7,640$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165$6,065$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,802-5,634-5,818

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelG5Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length179.8 in179.5 in
Width67.5 in70.1 in
Height55.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,992 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.968.3 ft3

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