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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: $22,784

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,211

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,760 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $15,838 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Side curtain airbags 745      
Preferred Package 850      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo organizer 95 60 60 60
Cargo net 35 90 90 90
Engine-block heater 50 133 133 133
Alloy wheels 440      
Satellite radio 199      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Sun and Sound Package 1,040      
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Side curtain airbags 656      
Preferred Package 748      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Leather seating surfaces 616      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57      
Cargo organizer 84 39 39 39
Cargo net 31 58 58 58
Engine-block heater 44 86 86 86
Alloy wheels 387      
Satellite radio 175      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612      
Sun and Sound Package 916      
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Options (change) 5,439 880 880 880
Options (change) 4,788 612 612 612
Destination 585 850 850 850
Total Price $22,784 $30,525 $32,525 $35,525
Total Invoice $21,211 $28,417 $30,247 $33,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,062
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,784$30,525$32,525$35,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,600-7,560-7,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,784$23,925$24,965$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$21,211$28,417$30,247$33,031
Adjustments for Features0-6,144-7,031-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,211$22,273$23,216$25,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943$3,543

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,715$8,315$9,275$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600$7,560$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,144-7,031-7,215

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
ModelVibeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

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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