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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: $22,270

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,031

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $2,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,875 $21,195 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,727 $20,015 $24,930 $26,116
Sunroof 700      
Cargo cover 60      
Premium Package   2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42  
Cargo organizer   115 115 115
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Satellite radio   445 445 445
Sunroof 616      
Cargo cover 53      
Premium Package   2,256    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28  
Cargo organizer   72 72 72
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Satellite radio   334 334 334
Options (change) 760 3,455 955 913
Options (change) 669 2,920 664 636
Destination 635 625 625 625
Total Price $22,270 $25,275 $28,275 $29,433
Total Invoice $21,031 $23,560 $26,219 $27,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $781
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7120, 4120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,270$25,275$28,275$29,433
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-3,925-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,270$23,400$24,350$26,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950$3,158
Total Invoice$21,031$23,560$26,219$27,377
Adjustments for Features0-1,748-3,640-2,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,031$21,812$22,579$24,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$767$2,891

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200720072007
ModelVibeForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,775$7,825$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$3,925$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,748-3,640-2,674

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelVibeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length171.1 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height61.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Wiper de-icer25No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested70020%
Total Not Requested282580%

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