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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: $33,500

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,969

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,744 $28,084
Convenience Package 645  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Cargo cover 85 166
Class II trailer hitch 350 468
Navigation system 2,145 1,000
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo area partition net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Remote start   432
Convenience Package 593  
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
Cargo cover 78 108
Class II trailer hitch 322 351
Navigation system 1,973 888
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
Sunroof 782  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo area partition net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Remote start   324
Options (change) 8,515 2,710
Options (change) 7,879 2,090
Destination 695 795
Total Price $34,605 $33,500
Total Invoice $32,318 $30,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,421
Model Year20092013
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,605$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$32,340
Total Invoice$32,318$30,969
Adjustments for Features0-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,318$29,897

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelVUEForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in103.0 in
Length180.1 in169.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height67.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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