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Pontiac Solstice vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,110

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $910

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,431

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGXP2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Preferred Package 625        
Convenience Package 395        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895        
Premium Package 690 525      
Air conditioning 960 960      
Floor mats 80        
Rear spoiler 275 275 368 368  
Metal pedals 115 115      
Satellite radio     432    
Preferred Package 556        
Convenience Package 352        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797        
Premium Package 614 467      
Air conditioning 854 854      
Floor mats 71        
Rear spoiler 245 245 276 276  
Metal pedals 102 102      
Satellite radio     324    
Options (change) 4,035 1,875 800 368 0
Options (change) 3,591 1,668 600 276 0
Destination 620 620 725 725 725
Total Price $27,110 $30,630 $28,020 $29,088 $30,720
Total Invoice $25,431 $28,876 $26,139 $27,187 $28,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,289
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGXP2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,110$30,630$28,020$29,088$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-475-7,500-8,400-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$30,155$20,520$20,688$22,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,045$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$25,431$28,876$26,139$27,187$28,809
Adjustments for Features0-448-6,997-7,851-8,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,431$28,428$19,142$19,336$20,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,997$0$194$1,625

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseGXP2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
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$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Boost gauge $75   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver 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, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$600$1,075$8,100$9,000$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$7,500$8,400$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-448-6,997-7,851-8,042

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelSolsticeForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in103.0 in
Length157.2 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height50.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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