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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,355

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $3,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,766

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $2,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $20,405 $25,675
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $19,079 $24,006
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Preferred Package     440  
Convenience Package     840  
Premium Trim Package     740 800
Floor mats     80  
Sunroof     800 800
Machined alloy wheels     400  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Preferred Package     405  
Convenience Package     773  
Premium Trim Package     681 736
Floor mats     74  
Sunroof     736 736
Machined alloy wheels     368  
Options (change) 129 270 3,300 1,600
Options (change) 84 175 3,037 1,472
Destination 625 625 650 650
Total Price $27,649 $28,790 $24,355 $27,925
Total Invoice $25,710 $26,805 $22,766 $26,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,228
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,649$28,790$24,355$27,925
Adjustments for Features-1,845-9450-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,804$27,845$24,355$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$2,170
Total Invoice$25,710$26,805$22,766$26,128
Adjustments for Features-1,716-8800-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,994$25,925$22,766$24,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$2,052

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800 
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,445$5,545$4,600$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$945$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,716-8800-1,310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterAURA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.3 in
Length176.6 in190.9 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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