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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: $7,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,873

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $6,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $16,855
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $16,012
Cargo net 68 68 68 35
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 50
Preferred Package       850
Side curtain airbags       745
Leather seating surfaces       700
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       65
Satellite radio       200
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers       290
Sunroof       750
Alloy wheels       440
Stability control       495
4-speed automatic       850
Antilock brakes (ABS)       525
Cargo net 44 44 44 31
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 44
Preferred Package       748
Side curtain airbags       656
Leather seating surfaces       616
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       57
Satellite radio       176
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers       255
Sunroof       660
Alloy wheels       387
Stability control       436
4-speed automatic       748
Antilock brakes (ABS)       462
Options (change) 166 166 166 5,995
Options (change) 107 107 107 5,276
Destination 915 915 915 585
Total Price $30,476 $34,171 $37,171 $23,435
Total Invoice $28,527 $31,909 $34,697 $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: $46
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4126hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,476$34,171$37,171$23,435
Adjustments for Features-5,905-10,690-10,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,571$23,481$26,181$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$28,527$31,909$34,697$21,873
Adjustments for Features-5,527-9,982-10,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,000$21,927$24,438$21,873
Cost Above Minimum$1,073$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterVibe
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Roof rack   $300
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,840$13,625$13,925$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$10,690$10,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,527-9,982-10,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in62.2 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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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