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Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,160

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $5,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,636

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $5,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelVibeForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,105 $28,495
Base Invoice $18,999 $26,707
CD changer, in-dash 450  
Side curtain airbags 745  
Preferred Package 660  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65  
Cargo net 35 46
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Wheel-lip moldings   432
CD changer, in-dash 396  
Side curtain airbags 656  
Preferred Package 581  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57  
Cargo net 31 30
Leather seating surfaces 616  
Sun and Sound Package 740  
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Options (change) 3,495 882
Options (change) 3,077 617
Destination 560 695
Total Price $24,160 $30,072
Total Invoice $22,636 $28,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year20062010
ModelVibeForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$24,160$30,072
Adjustments for Features0-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,160$25,062
Total Invoice$22,636$28,019
Adjustments for Features0-4,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,636$23,351

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelVibeForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,265$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,668

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelVibeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length171.9 in179.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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