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Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,460

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,075

Saturn ASTRA XR   
Difference: $5,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelASTRAForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,595 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $17,386 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Trim Package 995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,200    
Premium Trim Package 915    
Panoramic sunroof 1,104    
Options (change) 2,195 0 0
Options (change) 2,019 0 0
Destination 670 645 645
Total Price $21,460 $27,340 $28,540
Total Invoice $20,075 $25,575 $26,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ASTRA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,544
Model Year200920082008
ModelASTRAForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,460$27,340$28,540
Adjustments for Features0-3,160-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,460$24,180$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$20,075$25,575$26,761
Adjustments for Features0-2,956-2,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,075$22,619$24,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,990

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Features Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920082008
ModelASTRAForesterForester
TrimXR2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $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
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,985$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,956-2,152

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelASTRAForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in99.4 in
Length170.5 in176.6 in
Width69.0 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,922 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.8 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ASTRA vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ASTRA XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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