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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: $17,495

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $5,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $14,335
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $13,547
Premium Package 1,500        
Satellite radio 445 445 445 445  
Preferred Package         570
Sun & Wheel Package         895
Cruisin' Package         595
Antilock brakes (ABS)         440
Premium Package 1,338        
Satellite radio 334 334 334 334  
Preferred Package         502
Sun & Wheel Package         788
Cruisin' Package         524
Antilock brakes (ABS)         387
Options (change) 1,945 445 445 445 2,500
Options (change) 1,672 334 334 334 2,201
Destination 645 645 645 645 660
Total Price $23,785 $27,785 $28,085 $28,985 $17,495
Total Invoice $22,332 $25,909 $26,276 $27,095 $16,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4106hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$23,785$27,785$28,085$28,985$17,495
Adjustments for Features-3,875-5,865-3,700-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,910$21,920$24,385$23,985$17,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,475$4,075$0
Total Invoice$22,332$25,909$26,276$27,095$16,408
Adjustments for Features-3,638-5,469-3,462-4,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,694$20,440$22,814$22,421$16,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,746$4,120$3,727$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20082008200820082009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Total Value of Features$5,725$7,715$5,550$6,850$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$5,865$3,700$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,638-5,469-3,462-4,6740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested62518%
Total Not Requested290082%

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%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

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