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Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,830

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,803

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontana SV6ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,250 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,674 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Convenience Package 2,720      
Security Package 600      
Captains chairs 750      
Preferred Package 1,630      
Premium Package 1,350      
Satellite radio 325      
Cargo area partition net   65 65 65
Remote start   455 455 455
Convenience Package 2,258      
Security Package 498      
Captains chairs 622      
Preferred Package 1,353      
Premium Package 1,121      
Satellite radio 270      
Cargo area partition net   42 42 42
Remote start   341 341 341
Options (change) 7,375 520 520 520
Options (change) 6,122 383 383 383
Destination 740 915 915 915
Total Price $32,365 $30,830 $34,525 $37,525
Total Invoice $29,536 $28,803 $32,185 $34,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,054
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontana SV6ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,365$30,830$34,525$37,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-7,190-7,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,365$28,425$27,335$30,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,536$28,803$32,185$34,973
Adjustments for Features0-2,247-6,703-6,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,536$26,556$25,482$27,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,074$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontana SV6ForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Air compressor$35   
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power sliding door$400   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
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
Brake assist $50$50$50
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$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console, modular (without modules)$50   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $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   
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats$600   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Removable second row seats$0   
Removable third row seats$0   
Seatback storage compartments, front seats$75   
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats$75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,435$7,840$12,625$12,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$7,190$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247-6,703-6,981

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Montana SV6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelMontana SV6Forester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.9 in
Length205.6 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,377 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
74.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
136.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Montana SV6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rear defrost200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Air compressor35No
Aluminum roof rails250No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Foldaway tray table, front row75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131044%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Captains chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats75No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power sliding door400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested102067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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