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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: $5,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,873

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $16,855
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $16,012
Rugged Package 887 887 887  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Cargo net 48 48 48 35
Satellite radio 432 432 432 200
Preferred Package       850
Side curtain airbags       745
Leather seating surfaces       700
Rear bumper protector       50
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
Rugged Package 608 608 608  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Cargo net 31 31 31 31
Satellite radio 324 324 324 176
Preferred Package       748
Side curtain airbags       656
Leather seating surfaces       616
Rear bumper protector       44
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) 1,533 1,533 1,533 5,995
Options (change) 1,071 1,071 1,071 5,276
Destination 775 775 775 585
Total Price $28,903 $30,203 $32,203 $23,435
Total Invoice $26,751 $27,940 $29,838 $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: $1,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,268
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,903$30,203$32,203$23,435
Adjustments for Features-3,900-4,800-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,003$25,403$27,028$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$26,751$27,940$29,838$21,873
Adjustments for Features-3,610-4,440-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,141$23,500$25,043$21,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$1,902$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height 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 
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,565$7,940$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$4,800$5,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,610-4,440-4,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122008
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

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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