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Saturn SKY vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Saturn SKY vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,280

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSKYSKYForesterForesterForester
TrimRoadsterRed Line2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,595 $31,905 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,801 $29,831 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Premium Trim Package 795 475      
Rear spoiler 350 350 368 368  
Satellite radio     432 432 432
Premium Trim Package 731 437      
Rear spoiler 322 322 276 276  
Satellite radio     324 324 324
Options (change) 1,145 825 800 800 432
Options (change) 1,053 759 600 600 324
Destination 620 620 775 775 775
Total Price $29,360 $33,350 $28,170 $29,470 $31,102
Total Invoice $27,474 $31,210 $26,280 $27,469 $29,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn SKY vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,771
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSKYSKYForesterForesterForester
TrimRoadsterRed Line2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,360$33,350$28,170$29,470$31,102
Adjustments for Features0-75-7,050-7,950-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$33,275$21,120$21,520$22,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,915$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$27,474$31,210$26,280$27,469$29,091
Adjustments for Features0-70-6,577-7,410-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,474$31,140$19,703$20,059$21,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,666$0$356$1,788

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Features Comparison: Saturn SKY vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSKYSKYForesterForesterForester
TrimRoadsterRed Line2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Boost gauge $75   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft 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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,000$1,075$8,050$8,950$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$7,050$7,950$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-6,577-7,410-7,600

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn SKY vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelSKYForester
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in103.0 in
Length161.1 in179.5 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in
Height50.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,934 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn SKY Roadster

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1350117%
Total Not Requested-200-17%

Option Package Details
Saturn SKY Red Line

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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