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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: $7,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,408

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $14,335
Base Invoice $21,869 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $13,547
Fog lights 374        
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432 432      
Preferred Package         570
Sun & Wheel Package         895
Cruisin' Package         595
Antilock brakes (ABS)         440
Fog lights 243        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324 324      
Preferred Package         502
Sun & Wheel Package         788
Cruisin' Package         524
Antilock brakes (ABS)         387
Options (change) 972 598 166 166 2,500
Options (change) 675 432 108 108 2,201
Destination 725 725 725 725 660
Total Price $24,892 $27,818 $28,886 $30,886 $17,495
Total Invoice $23,269 $25,971 $27,019 $28,917 $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: $3,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,771
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4106hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$24,892$27,818$28,886$30,886$17,495
Adjustments for Features-4,375-6,890-7,790-8,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,517$20,928$21,096$22,721$17,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$579$2,204$0
Total Invoice$23,269$25,971$27,019$28,917$16,408
Adjustments for Features-4,090-6,433-7,287-7,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,179$19,538$19,732$21,273$16,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$553$2,094$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterG3
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,900$8,415$9,315$9,690$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$6,890$7,790$8,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,090-6,433-7,287-7,6440

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterG3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in97.6 in
Length179.5 in155.0 in
Width70.1 in66.1 in
Height65.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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%
Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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