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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Montana SV6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Montana SV6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,121

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,963

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMontana SV6
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $24,250
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $22,674
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 45
Remote start 445 445 445  
Cargo area partition net 58 58 58  
AC power outlet 415 415 415  
Security Package       600
Captains chairs       750
Premium Package       1,350
Convenience Package       2,720
Preferred Package       1,630
Satellite radio       325
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 37
Remote start 333 333 333  
Cargo area partition net 37 37 37  
AC power outlet 311 311 311  
Security Package       498
Captains chairs       622
Premium Package       1,121
Convenience Package       2,258
Preferred Package       1,353
Satellite radio       270
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 1,051 7,420
Options (change) 767 767 767 6,159
Destination 875 875 875 740
Total Price $31,121 $33,221 $36,221 $32,410
Total Invoice $28,963 $30,885 $33,670 $29,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Montana SV6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMontana SV6
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4201hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,121$33,221$36,221$32,410
Adjustments for Features-2,430-4,540-4,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,691$28,681$31,481$32,410
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,963$30,885$33,670$29,573
Adjustments for Features-2,261-4,221-4,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,702$26,664$29,264$29,573
Cost Above Minimum$38$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Montana SV6

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMontana SV6
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power sliding door   $400
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console, modular (without modules)   $50
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row   $75
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats   $600
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Removable second row seats   $0
Removable third row seats   $0
Seatback storage compartments, front seats   $75
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$9,725$9,925$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$4,540$4,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,261-4,221-4,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Montana SV6

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterMontana SV6
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length180.9 in205.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft326.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.474.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3136.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Montana SV6

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Captains chairs
FeatureValueRequested?
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats75No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rear defrost200Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Air compressor35No
Aluminum roof rails250No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Foldaway tray table, front row75No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested121041%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power sliding door400No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested77051%
Total Not Requested75049%

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