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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: $22,345

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,097

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $7,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelVibeForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,875 $29,195 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $19,727 $27,332 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Sunroof 700        
Engine-block heater 75 133 133 133 133
Cargo cover 60 182 182 182 182
Cargo organizer   60 60 60 60
Fog lights   386      
AC power outlet   415 415 415 415
Sunroof 616        
Engine-block heater 66 86 86 86 86
Cargo cover 53 118 118 118 118
Cargo organizer   39 39 39 39
Fog lights   289      
AC power outlet   311 311 311 311
Options (change) 835 1,176 790 790 790
Options (change) 735 843 554 554 554
Destination 635 850 850 850 850
Total Price $22,345 $31,221 $30,435 $32,435 $35,435
Total Invoice $21,097 $29,025 $28,359 $30,189 $32,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelVibeForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$22,345$31,221$30,435$32,435$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-6,790-7,750-7,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,345$25,721$23,645$24,685$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,076$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$21,097$29,025$28,359$30,189$32,973
Adjustments for Features0-5,113-6,327-7,213-7,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,097$23,912$22,032$22,976$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$0$944$3,543

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelVibeForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimGT2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100
CVT  $1000$1000 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$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$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$7,400$8,690$9,650$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$6,790$7,750$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,113-6,327-7,213-7,398

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelVibeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.1 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height61.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft374.7 ft3

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