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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,900

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,884

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $5,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $14,335
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $13,547
Alloy wheels 659      
Preferred Package       570
Sun & Wheel Package       895
Antilock brakes (ABS)       440
Alloy wheels 495      
Preferred Package       502
Sun & Wheel Package       788
Antilock brakes (ABS)       387
Options (change) 659 0 0 1,905
Options (change) 495 0 0 1,677
Destination 625 625 625 660
Total Price $23,079 $27,520 $28,520 $16,900
Total Invoice $21,572 $25,626 $26,630 $15,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,201
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4106hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/55-15
Total Price$23,079$27,520$28,520$16,900
Adjustments for Features-1,175-5,950-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,904$21,570$23,595$16,900
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$21,572$25,626$26,630$15,884
Adjustments for Features-1,098-5,541-4,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,474$20,085$22,031$15,884
Cost Above Minimum$389$0$1,946$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic $800  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,575$6,550$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$5,950$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,098-5,541-4,5990

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterG3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in97.6 in
Length176.6 in155.0 in
Width68.3 in66.1 in
Height65.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft342.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3 specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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