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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: $27,110

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,431

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $22,455 $28,135
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $21,220 $26,588
Satellite radio 432 432 432    
Rear spoiler 368 368   275 275
Convenience Package       395  
Preferred Package       625  
Premium Package       690 525
Antilock brakes (ABS)       895  
Metal pedals       115 115
Air conditioning       960 960
Floor mats       80  
Satellite radio 324 324 324    
Rear spoiler 276 276   245 245
Convenience Package       352  
Preferred Package       556  
Premium Package       614 467
Antilock brakes (ABS)       797  
Metal pedals       102 102
Air conditioning       854 854
Floor mats       71  
Options (change) 800 800 432 4,035 1,875
Options (change) 600 600 324 3,591 1,668
Destination 795 795 795 620 620
Total Price $28,590 $29,990 $31,222 $27,110 $30,630
Total Invoice $26,701 $27,981 $29,203 $25,431 $28,876

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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: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,590$29,990$31,222$27,110$30,630
Adjustments for Features-7,550-8,450-8,6250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,040$21,540$22,597$27,110$30,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0$3,045
Total Invoice$26,701$27,981$29,203$25,431$28,876
Adjustments for Features-7,051-7,884-8,0670-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,650$20,097$21,136$25,431$28,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$447$1,486$0$2,997

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge    $75
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,050$9,225$600$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,550$8,450$8,625$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,051-7,884-8,0670-448

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in95.1 in
Length169.5 in157.2 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height65.9 in50.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,861 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 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 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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