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Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,785

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $869

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,744 $26,116
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Cargo cover 85  
Class II trailer hitch 350 299
Sunroof 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector   72
Cargo organizer   115
Satellite radio   445
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
CD changer, in-dash 271  
Cargo cover 78  
Class II trailer hitch 322 195
Sunroof 782  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear bumper protector   47
Cargo organizer   72
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,695 2,114
Options (change) 3,415 1,676
Destination 695 645
Total Price $29,785 $30,654
Total Invoice $27,854 $28,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Saturn VUE XR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year20092008
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,785$30,654
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$29,949
Total Invoice$27,854$28,437
Adjustments for Features0-654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,854$27,783

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-654

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelVUEForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in99.4 in
Length180.1 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height67.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.3 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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