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Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,850

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $5,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,673

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $5,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,800 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,188 $33,675
Convenience Package 595  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
Cargo cover 85  
Class II trailer hitch 350 619
Navigation system 2,145  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo area partition net   65
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Convenience Package 547  
Premium Trim Package 989  
Cargo cover 78  
Class II trailer hitch 322 464
Navigation system 1,973  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
Sunroof 782  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo area partition net   42
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 7,425 1,602
Options (change) 6,860 1,146
Destination 625 915
Total Price $32,850 $38,607
Total Invoice $30,673 $35,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year20082018
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,850$38,607
Adjustments for Features0-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$32,132
Total Invoice$30,673$35,736
Adjustments for Features0-5,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,673$29,743

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,993

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelVUEForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height67.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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