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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: $34,680

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $992

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,387

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,744 $30,836
Convenience Package 645  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Engine-block heater 75 133
Cargo cover 85 182
Class II trailer hitch 350 622
Navigation system 2,145  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo area partition net   55
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   74
Rear bumper protector   92
Remote start   436
Convenience Package 593  
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
Engine-block heater 69 86
Cargo cover 78 118
Class II trailer hitch 322 466
Navigation system 1,973  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
Sunroof 782  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo area partition net   35
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   48
Rear bumper protector   59
Remote start   328
Options (change) 8,590 1,852
Options (change) 7,948 1,307
Destination 695 825
Total Price $34,680 $35,672
Total Invoice $32,387 $32,968

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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: $943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,207
Model Year20092014
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,680$35,672
Adjustments for Features0-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$33,737
Total Invoice$32,387$32,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,387$31,180

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelVUEForester
TrimXR2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
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
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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$4,975$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,788

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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?
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 2.0XT Touring

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

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