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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn VUE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Saturn VUE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,605

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $4,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,318

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $3,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterVUE
Trim2.0XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $25,395
Base Invoice $33,675 $23,744
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo area partition net 65  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Class II trailer hitch 619 350
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
Convenience Package   645
Premium Trim Package   1,075
3.6L V6   1,040
Sunroof   850
Cargo cover   85
Navigation system   2,145
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers   325
AWD   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo area partition net 42  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Class II trailer hitch 464 322
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
Convenience Package   593
Premium Trim Package   989
3.6L V6   973
Sunroof   782
Cargo cover   78
Navigation system   1,973
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers   299
AWD   1,870
Options (change) 1,602 8,515
Options (change) 1,146 7,879
Destination 915 695
Total Price $38,607 $34,605
Total Invoice $35,736 $32,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,483
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterVUE
Trim2.0XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4257hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-17
Total Price$38,607$34,605
Adjustments for Features-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,232$34,605
Total Invoice$35,736$32,318
Adjustments for Features-5,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,835$32,318

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterVUE
Trim2.0XT TouringXR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,300$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterVUE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.6 in
Length180.9 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,325 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft354.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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