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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: $27,143

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,390

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $25,045 $29,008
Satellite radio 453 453    
Premium Package     740 575
Metal pedals     115 115
CD changer, in-dash     295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     395 395
Air conditioning     960 960
Floor mats     80  
Satellite radio 340 340    
Premium Package     651 506
Metal pedals     102 102
CD changer, in-dash     263 263
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     352 352
Air conditioning     854 854
Floor mats     70  
Options (change) 453 453 2,585 2,340
Options (change) 340 340 2,292 2,077
Destination 695 695 620 620
Total Price $27,143 $29,643 $29,430 $33,335
Total Invoice $25,390 $27,742 $27,957 $31,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,226
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,143$29,643$29,430$33,335
Adjustments for Features-6,050-6,4850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,093$23,158$29,430$33,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$3,730
Total Invoice$25,390$27,742$27,957$31,705
Adjustments for Features-5,659-6,0690-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$21,673$27,957$31,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,942$0$3,582

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000$1000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,485$2,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,050$6,485$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,659-6,0690-166

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20102009
ModelForesterSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in95.1 in
Length179.5 in157.2 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height65.9 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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 link100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175121%
Total Not Requested-200-21%

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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