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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: $28,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Package 1,375 1,250        
Sunroof 900 900 900      
Cargo net       48 48 48
Rear spoiler       368 368  
Remote start       432 432 432
Satellite radio       432 432 432
Premium Package 1,141 1,038        
Sunroof 747 747 747      
Cargo net       31 31 31
Rear spoiler       276 276  
Remote start       324 324 324
Satellite radio       324 324 324
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 1,280 1,280 912
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 955 955 679
Destination 685 685 685 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $28,650 $29,950 $31,582
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $26,635 $27,824 $29,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,153
Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T6T6T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 1180, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$28,650$29,950$31,582
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-2,710-3,610-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$25,940$26,340$27,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$26,635$27,824$29,446
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-2,519-3,354-3,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$24,116$24,470$25,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$0$354$1,801

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100$100$100  $100
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Metal pedals  $75  $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   
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,575$4,650$6,460$7,360$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$2,710$3,610$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-2,519-3,354-3,529

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelG8Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.0 in
Length196.1 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.568.3 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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