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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: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,029

Pontiac G6   
Difference: $3,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterG6G6G6
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $20,490 $24,180 $28,580
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $19,363 $22,850 $27,008
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185      
Satellite radio 432 432 432      
Cargo net 48 48 48 45    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 100 100  
Remote start 432 432 432      
Rear spoiler 368 368        
Preferred Package       795    
Premium Package       1,195 1,195  
Sun and Sound Package       1,395    
Floor mats       80    
GT Street Edition         1,590  
Sun and Sound Plus Package         1,235 1,435
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120      
Satellite radio 324 324 324      
Cargo net 31 31 31 37    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 83 83  
Remote start 324 324 324      
Rear spoiler 276 276        
Preferred Package       660    
Premium Package       992 992  
Sun and Sound Package       1,158    
Floor mats       66    
GT Street Edition         1,320  
Sun and Sound Plus Package         1,025 1,191
Options (change) 1,705 1,705 1,337 3,610 4,120 1,435
Options (change) 1,231 1,231 955 2,996 3,420 1,191
Destination 775 775 775 670 670 670
Total Price $29,075 $30,375 $32,007 $24,770 $28,970 $30,685
Total Invoice $26,911 $28,100 $29,722 $23,029 $26,940 $28,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $204
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterG6G6G6
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4164hp I4219hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4A4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6200, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,075$30,375$32,007$24,770$28,970$30,685
Adjustments for Features-4,415-5,315-5,4900-1,180-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,660$25,060$26,517$24,770$27,790$28,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$3,020$4,160
Total Invoice$26,911$28,100$29,722$23,029$26,940$28,869
Adjustments for Features-4,086-4,917-5,0980-1,097-1,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,825$23,183$24,624$23,029$25,843$27,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$358$1,799$0$2,814$4,189

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterG6G6G6
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGTGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 $900 
4-speed automatic   $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Rearview camera $200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Stability control$400$400$400 $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     $600
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,010$7,910$8,085$2,595$3,775$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$5,315$5,490$0$1,180$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,086-4,917-5,0980-1,097-1,651

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G6

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterG6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.3 in
Length179.5 in189.1 in
Width70.1 in70.6 in
Height65.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G6

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-dash200No
Visor mirror, driver10Yes
Visor mirror, passenger10Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested107084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GT

GT Street Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/50R18 tires400No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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-dash200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G6 GXP

Sun and Sound Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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