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Saab 9-5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,698

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,038

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model9-5Forester
TrimSportCombi Griffin2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $43,270 $36,090
Base Invoice $40,890 $33,675
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 2,945  
Sunroof 0  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490  
Navigation system 2,621  
Sunroof 0  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 3,495 693
Options (change) 3,111 448
Destination 775 915
Total Price $47,540 $37,698
Total Invoice $44,776 $35,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,523
Model Year20092018
Model9-5Forester
TrimSportCombi Griffin2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$47,540$37,698
Adjustments for Features0-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,540$30,398
Total Invoice$44,776$35,038
Adjustments for Features0-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,776$28,253

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
Model9-5Forester
TrimSportCombi Griffin2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,250$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,785

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
Model9-5Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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