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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: $22,345

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $7,259

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,097

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $6,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $20,875
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $19,727
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Cargo cover 182 182 182 60
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 75
Cargo organizer 60 60 60  
Sunroof       700
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Cargo cover 118 118 118 53
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 66
Cargo organizer 39 39 39  
Sunroof       616
Options (change) 784 784 784 835
Options (change) 549 549 549 735
Destination 825 825 825 635
Total Price $29,604 $31,604 $34,604 $22,345
Total Invoice $27,596 $29,425 $32,210 $21,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,604$31,604$34,604$22,345
Adjustments for Features-6,365-7,515-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,239$24,089$26,889$22,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$3,650$0
Total Invoice$27,596$29,425$32,210$21,097
Adjustments for Features-5,933-6,997-7,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,663$22,428$25,029$21,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$3,366$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
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$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$9,815$10,015$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$7,515$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,933-6,997-7,1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in171.1 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height66.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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