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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,725

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,328

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,045 $29,008
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Premium Package       740 575
USB port       100 100
Air conditioning       960 960
Floor mats       80  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34    
Premium Package       651 506
USB port       88 88
Air conditioning       854 854
Floor mats       70  
Options (change) 53 53 53 1,880 1,635
Options (change) 34 34 34 1,663 1,448
Destination 915 915 915 620 620
Total Price $30,363 $34,058 $37,058 $28,725 $32,630
Total Invoice $28,454 $31,836 $34,624 $27,328 $31,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,985
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,363$34,058$37,058$28,725$32,630
Adjustments for Features-8,580-13,365-13,6650-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,783$20,693$23,393$28,725$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0$3,730
Total Invoice$28,454$31,836$34,624$27,328$31,076
Adjustments for Features-8,041-12,493-12,7670-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,413$19,343$21,857$27,328$30,909
Cost Above Minimum$1,070$0$2,514$0$3,581

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
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  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
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  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Removable roof section (opaque)   $1000$1000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system $600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Boost gauge    $75
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,240$15,025$15,325$1,660$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,580$13,365$13,665$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,041-12,493-12,7670-167

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in95.1 in
Length180.9 in157.2 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft35.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1275131%
Total Not Requested-300-31%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1000143%
Total Not Requested-300-43%

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