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Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,886

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $324

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,839

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Package 1,375 1,250        
Sunroof 900 900 900      
Door sill trim plates       53 53 53
Cargo net       68 68 68
Remote start       455 455 455
Premium Package 1,141 1,038        
Sunroof 747 747 747      
Door sill trim plates       34 34 34
Cargo net       44 44 44
Remote start       341 341 341
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 576 576 576
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 419 419 419
Destination 685 685 685 915 915 915
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $30,886 $34,581 $37,581
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $28,839 $32,221 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,063
Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5T6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$30,886$34,581$37,581
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-4,890-9,675-9,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$25,996$24,906$27,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$28,839$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-4,566-9,015-9,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$24,273$23,206$25,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$1,067$0$2,511

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100$100$100   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals  $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,200$4,275$8,265$13,050$13,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$4,890$9,675$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-4,566-9,015-9,292

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelG8Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in180.9 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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