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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,485

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $5,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,037

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $4,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $16,855
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $16,012
Cargo net 46 46 35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42   65
Cargo organizer 115 115 95
Satellite radio 445 445 200
Preferred Package     850
Side curtain airbags     745
Leather seating surfaces     700
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers     290
Bodyside cladding     350
Sunroof     750
Alloy wheels     440
Antilock brakes (ABS)     525
Cargo net 30 30 31
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28   57
Cargo organizer 72 72 84
Satellite radio 334 334 176
Preferred Package     748
Side curtain airbags     656
Leather seating surfaces     616
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers     255
Bodyside cladding     308
Sunroof     660
Alloy wheels     387
Antilock brakes (ABS)     462
Options (change) 648 606 5,045
Options (change) 464 436 4,440
Destination 625 625 585
Total Price $27,968 $29,126 $22,485
Total Invoice $26,019 $27,177 $21,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,968$29,126$22,485
Adjustments for Features-3,810-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,158$26,366$22,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$0
Total Invoice$26,019$27,177$21,037
Adjustments for Features-3,544-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,475$24,602$21,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,127$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year200720072008
ModelForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,950$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,544-2,5750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height65.0 in62.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft354.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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