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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: $30,218

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $992

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,220

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelG8G8G8ForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGTGXP2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Premium Package 1,375 1,250        
Sunroof 900 900 900      
Door sill trim plates       38 38 38
Cargo net       90 90 90
Remote start       445 445 445
Premium Package 1,141 1,038        
Sunroof 747 747 747      
Door sill trim plates       24 24 24
Cargo net       58 58 58
Remote start       333 333 333
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 573 573 573
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 415 415 415
Destination 685 685 685 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $30,218 $32,218 $35,218
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $28,220 $30,050 $32,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,191
Model Year200920092009201620162016
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$30,218$32,218$35,218
Adjustments for Features0-825-900-4,435-5,395-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,210$33,765$39,995$25,783$26,823$29,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$28,220$30,050$32,834
Adjustments for Features0-775-851-4,142-5,032-5,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,703$37,822$24,078$25,018$27,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,553$0$940$3,540

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092009201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
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 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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
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$3,325$4,150$4,225$7,760$8,720$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$900$4,435$5,395$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-775-851-4,142-5,032-5,216

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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