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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: $27,410

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $294

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXRXR V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,760 $27,150
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,151 $25,385
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
All-weather floor mats 55 55   290
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Convenience Package     590  
Mud guards     290  
CD changer, in-dash     300 300
Sunroof     800 800
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
All-weather floor mats 33 33   267
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Convenience Package     543  
Mud guards     267  
CD changer, in-dash     276 276
Sunroof     736 736
Options (change) 184 325 1,980 1,390
Options (change) 117 208 1,822 1,279
Destination 625 625 670 670
Total Price $27,704 $28,845 $27,410 $29,210
Total Invoice $25,743 $26,838 $25,643 $27,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $544
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXRXR V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,704$28,845$27,410$29,210
Adjustments for Features-9000-205-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,804$28,845$27,205$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,475
Total Invoice$25,743$26,838$25,643$27,334
Adjustments for Features-8360-192-496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,907$26,838$25,451$26,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$1,387

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXRXR V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$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$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
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$100
Total Value of Features$6,120$5,220$5,425$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$205$530
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-192-496

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20062009
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 XR

Mud guards
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%

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