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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,218

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterG8G8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $26,910 $29,310
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $25,564 $27,844
Cargo net 48 48 48    
Remote start 432 432 432    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Premium Package       1,375 1,250
Sunroof       900 900
Cargo net 31 31 31    
Remote start 324 324 324    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Premium Package       1,141 1,038
Sunroof       747 747
Options (change) 848 848 480 2,275 2,150
Options (change) 631 631 355 1,888 1,785
Destination 775 775 775 685 685
Total Price $28,218 $29,518 $31,150 $29,870 $32,145
Total Invoice $26,311 $27,500 $29,122 $28,137 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,469
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterG8G8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4256hp V6361hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T4T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,218$29,518$31,150$29,870$32,145
Adjustments for Features-2,835-3,735-3,9100-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,383$25,783$27,240$29,870$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$1,300
Total Invoice$26,311$27,500$29,122$28,137$30,314
Adjustments for Features-2,643-3,480-3,6550-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,668$24,020$25,467$28,137$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$1,799$0$1,258

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterG8G8
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Sunroof   $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
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$6,435$7,335$7,510$3,600$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$3,735$3,910$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,643-3,480-3,6550-919

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.8 in
Length179.5 in196.1 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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