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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: $958

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,328

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSolsticeSolstice
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $25,045 $29,008
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38    
Premium Package       740 575
USB port       100 100
Air conditioning       960 960
Floor mats       80  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24    
Premium Package       651 506
USB port       88 88
Air conditioning       854 854
Floor mats       70  
Options (change) 38 38 38 1,880 1,635
Options (change) 24 24 24 1,663 1,448
Destination 850 850 850 620 620
Total Price $29,683 $31,683 $34,683 $28,725 $32,630
Total Invoice $27,829 $29,659 $32,443 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,117
Model Year20162016201620092009
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$29,683$31,683$34,683$28,725$32,630
Adjustments for Features-8,125-9,085-9,2850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,558$22,598$25,398$28,725$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0$3,730
Total Invoice$27,829$29,659$32,443$27,328$31,076
Adjustments for Features-7,618-8,505-8,6850-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,154$23,758$27,328$30,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$3,547$0$3,581

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20162016201620092009
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 
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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$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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,625$10,585$10,785$1,500$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,125$9,085$9,285$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,618-8,505-8,6850-167

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,297 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 Room0.0 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 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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