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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,180 Saturn ION 3 | ||||
| Difference: $12,375 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994 Saturn ION 3 | ||||
| Difference: $11,584 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | ION |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $14,700 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $13,745 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | |||
| Travel Package | 200 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | |||
| Floor mats | 80 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | |||
| Travel Package | 184 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | |||
| Floor mats | 74 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | |||
| Options (change) | 245 | 245 | 245 | 2,890 |
| Options (change) | 158 | 158 | 158 | 2,659 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 590 |
| Total Price | $30,555 | $34,250 | $37,250 | $18,180 |
| Total Invoice | $28,578 | $31,960 | $34,748 | $16,994 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn ION
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,274 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | ION |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 145hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 160, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $30,555 | $34,250 | $37,250 | $18,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,745 | -12,530 | -12,830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,810 | $21,720 | $24,420 | $18,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,090 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,578 | $31,960 | $34,748 | $16,994 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,244 | -11,692 | -11,968 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,334 | $20,268 | $22,780 | $16,994 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,066 | $0 | $2,512 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn ION
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | ION |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar 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 | $9,415 | $14,200 | $14,500 | $1,670 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,745 | $12,530 | $12,830 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,244 | -11,692 | -11,968 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn ION
| Model Year | 2018 | 2007 |
| Model | Forester | ION |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.2 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 2,753 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 49.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 48.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
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