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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: $27,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,917

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,045 $29,008
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Boost gauge   311    
Premium Package     740 575
CD changer, in-dash     295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     395 395
Air conditioning     960 960
Floor mats     80  
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Boost gauge   203    
Premium Package     651 506
CD changer, in-dash     263 263
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     352 352
Air conditioning     854 854
Floor mats     70  
Options (change) 487 756 2,470 2,225
Options (change) 362 537 2,190 1,975
Destination 625 625 620 620
Total Price $27,807 $29,276 $29,315 $33,220
Total Invoice $25,917 $27,278 $27,855 $31,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,141
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,807$29,276$29,315$33,220
Adjustments for Features-4,510-3,5350-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,297$25,741$29,315$33,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,444$0$3,830
Total Invoice$25,917$27,278$27,855$31,603
Adjustments for Features-4,203-3,2940-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,714$23,984$27,855$31,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,270$0$3,677

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2007200720092009
ModelForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000$1000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge $75 $75
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,135$6,160$2,625$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$3,535$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,203-3,2940-71

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in95.1 in
Length176.6 in157.2 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height65.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft35.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1050108%
Total Not Requested-75-8%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900129%
Total Not Requested-200-29%

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