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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn SKY Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn SKY Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,280

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSKYSKY
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringRoadsterRed Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $27,595 $31,905
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $25,801 $29,831
Satellite radio 432 432 432    
Rear spoiler 368 368   350 350
Premium Trim Package       795 475
Satellite radio 324 324 324    
Rear spoiler 276 276   322 322
Premium Trim Package       731 437
Options (change) 800 800 432 1,145 825
Options (change) 600 600 324 1,053 759
Destination 775 775 775 620 620
Total Price $28,170 $29,470 $31,102 $29,360 $33,350
Total Invoice $26,280 $27,469 $29,091 $27,474 $31,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn SKY

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,771
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSKYSKY
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringRoadsterRed Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,170$29,470$31,102$29,360$33,350
Adjustments for Features-7,050-7,950-8,1250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,120$21,520$22,977$29,360$33,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0$3,915
Total Invoice$26,280$27,469$29,091$27,474$31,210
Adjustments for Features-6,577-7,410-7,6000-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,703$20,059$21,491$27,474$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$1,788$0$3,666

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn SKY

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterSKYSKY
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringRoadsterRed Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
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  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge    $75
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power fore-aft 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,950$9,125$1,000$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$7,950$8,125$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,577-7,410-7,6000-70

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn SKY

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterSKY
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in95.1 in
Length179.5 in161.1 in
Width70.1 in71.4 in
Height65.9 in50.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft32.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn SKY Roadster

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1350117%
Total Not Requested-200-17%

Option Package Details
Saturn SKY Red Line

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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