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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: $3,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,766

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $3,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $20,405 $25,675
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $19,079 $24,006
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Remote start 432 432    
Preferred Package     440  
Convenience Package     840  
Premium Trim Package     740 800
Floor mats     80  
Sunroof     800 800
Machined alloy wheels     400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Remote start 324 324    
Preferred Package     405  
Convenience Package     773  
Premium Trim Package     681 736
Floor mats     74  
Sunroof     736 736
Machined alloy wheels     368  
Options (change) 1,388 1,388 3,300 1,600
Options (change) 992 992 3,037 1,472
Destination 695 695 650 650
Total Price $28,078 $30,278 $24,355 $27,925
Total Invoice $26,017 $28,096 $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: $388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $161
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 6240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,078$30,278$24,355$27,925
Adjustments for Features-3,335-3,7700-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,743$26,508$24,355$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$2,270
Total Invoice$26,017$28,096$22,766$26,128
Adjustments for Features-3,090-3,4980-1,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,927$24,598$22,766$24,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,671$0$2,146

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterAURAAURA
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedXEXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50 $50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,735$7,170$3,400$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$3,770$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,090-3,4980-1,216

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterAURA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.3 in
Length179.5 in190.9 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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