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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: $28,206

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,177

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Package 1,375 1,250      
Comfort and Sound Package 795        
Sunroof 900 900 900    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Cargo net       46 46
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Premium Package 1,141 1,038      
Comfort and Sound Package 660        
Sunroof 747 747 747    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Cargo net       30 30
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Options (change) 3,070 2,150 900 886 844
Options (change) 2,548 1,785 747 622 594
Destination 685 685 685 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $32,005 $34,590 $40,895 $28,206 $29,364
Total Invoice $29,929 $32,478 $38,673 $26,177 $27,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,721
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11230, 11120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,005$34,590$40,895$28,206$29,364
Adjustments for Features-5-405-405-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,000$34,185$40,490$27,156$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$8,490$0$2,208
Total Invoice$29,929$32,478$38,673$26,177$27,335
Adjustments for Features-5-380-383-9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,924$32,098$38,290$25,203$27,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,174$8,366$0$2,132

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop$100$100$100 $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,750$5,750$6,395$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$405$405$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-380-383-9740

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelG8Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in99.4 in
Length196.1 in176.6 in
Width74.8 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.557.7 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%
Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%

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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