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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: $23,435

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $4,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,873

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $4,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $16,855
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $16,012
Cargo cover 166 166  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo net 46 46 35
Rear bumper protector 78 78 50
Satellite radio 453 453 200
Preferred Package     850
Side curtain airbags     745
Leather seating surfaces     700
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers     290
Sunroof     750
Alloy wheels     440
Stability control     495
4-speed automatic     850
Antilock brakes (ABS)     525
Cargo cover 108 108  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo net 30 30 31
Rear bumper protector 51 51 44
Satellite radio 340 340 176
Preferred Package     748
Side curtain airbags     656
Leather seating surfaces     616
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     57
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers     255
Sunroof     660
Alloy wheels     387
Stability control     436
4-speed automatic     748
Antilock brakes (ABS)     462
Options (change) 1,413 1,413 5,995
Options (change) 1,008 1,008 5,276
Destination 695 695 585
Total Price $28,103 $30,303 $23,435
Total Invoice $26,033 $28,112 $21,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $501
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,103$30,303$23,435
Adjustments for Features-3,950-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,153$25,918$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$26,033$28,112$21,873
Adjustments for Features-3,659-4,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,374$24,044$21,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,575$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,659-4,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in171.9 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in62.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft354.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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