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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: $23,605

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $6,377

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,023

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,855 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $16,012 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Side curtain airbags 745      
Preferred Package 850      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Stability control 495      
4-speed automatic 850      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo organizer 95 60 60 60
Cargo net 35 87 87 87
Rear bumper protector 50 92 92 92
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133
Alloy wheels 440      
Satellite radio 200      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290      
Sunroof 750      
Roof rack crossbars   199 199 199
Cargo cover   182 182 182
AC power outlet   409 409 409
Side curtain airbags 656      
Preferred Package 748      
Leather seating surfaces 616      
Stability control 436      
4-speed automatic 748      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57      
Cargo organizer 84 39 39 39
Cargo net 31 56 56 56
Rear bumper protector 44 59 59 59
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86
Alloy wheels 387      
Satellite radio 176      
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255      
Sunroof 660      
Roof rack crossbars   117 117 117
Cargo cover   118 118 118
AC power outlet   306 306 306
Options (change) 6,165 1,162 1,162 1,162
Options (change) 5,426 781 781 781
Destination 585 825 825 825
Total Price $23,605 $29,982 $31,982 $34,982
Total Invoice $22,023 $27,828 $29,657 $32,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT-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)205/55-16225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,605$29,982$31,982$34,982
Adjustments for Features0-5,250-6,400-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,605$24,732$25,582$28,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$22,023$27,828$29,657$32,442
Adjustments for Features0-4,873-5,935-6,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,023$22,955$23,722$26,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$767$3,366

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
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
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
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
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$2,565$7,815$8,965$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,250$6,400$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,873-5,935-6,121

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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%

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