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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: $29,870

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $1,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,137

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterG8G8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,910 $29,310
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,564 $27,844
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Cargo net 68 68 68    
Remote start 455 455 455    
Premium Package       1,375 1,250
Sunroof       900 900
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34    
Cargo net 44 44 44    
Remote start 341 341 341    
Premium Package       1,141 1,038
Sunroof       747 747
Options (change) 576 576 576 2,275 2,150
Options (change) 419 419 419 1,888 1,785
Destination 915 915 915 685 685
Total Price $30,886 $34,581 $37,581 $29,870 $32,145
Total Invoice $28,839 $32,221 $35,009 $28,137 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,234
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterG8G8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4256hp V6361hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 7230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,886$34,581$37,581$29,870$32,145
Adjustments for Features-5,215-10,000-10,3000-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,671$24,581$27,281$29,870$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0$1,300
Total Invoice$28,839$32,221$35,009$28,137$30,314
Adjustments for Features-4,869-9,318-9,5950-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,970$22,903$25,414$28,137$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$1,067$0$2,511$0$1,258

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterG8G8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,440$13,225$13,525$3,225$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$10,000$10,300$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,869-9,318-9,5950-919

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterG8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length180.9 in196.1 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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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