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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,770

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $3,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,029

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $3,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelForesterForesterG6G6G6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,490 $24,180 $28,580
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,363 $22,850 $27,008
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo net 46 46 45    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Preferred Package     795    
Premium Package     1,195 1,195  
Sun and Sound Package     1,395    
Bodyside moldings     100 100  
Floor mats     80    
Sun and Sound Plus Package       1,735 1,435
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo net 30 30 37    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Preferred Package     660    
Premium Package     992 992  
Sun and Sound Package     1,158    
Bodyside moldings     83 83  
Floor mats     66    
Sun and Sound Plus Package       1,440 1,191
Options (change) 886 1,027 3,610 3,030 1,435
Options (change) 622 713 2,996 2,515 1,191
Destination 645 645 670 670 670
Total Price $28,226 $29,567 $24,770 $27,880 $30,685
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,474 $23,029 $26,035 $28,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $323
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelForesterForesterG6G6G6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4164hp I4219hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6200, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,226$29,567$24,770$27,880$30,685
Adjustments for Features-3,065-2,3250-1,030-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,161$27,242$24,770$26,850$28,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0$2,080$4,160
Total Invoice$26,197$27,474$23,029$26,035$28,869
Adjustments for Features-2,845-2,1600-962-1,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,352$25,314$23,029$25,073$27,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,962$0$2,044$4,189

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelForesterForesterG6G6G6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800  
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control    $400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,710$5,970$3,645$4,675$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$2,325$0$1,030$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,845-2,1600-962-1,651

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterG6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.3 in
Length176.6 in189.1 in
Width68.3 in70.6 in
Height65.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G6

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Visor mirror, driver10Yes
Visor mirror, passenger10Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1270100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GXP

Sun and Sound Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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