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Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,990

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,932

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelEnclaveForesterForester
TrimCXL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,455 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,150 $25,001 $26,005
Cargo cover 45    
Cargo net 45 46 46
Sunroof 1,300    
Class III trailer hitch 425    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Class II trailer hitch   295 295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo cover 37    
Cargo net 37 30 30
Sunroof 1,079    
Class III trailer hitch 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Class II trailer hitch   192 192
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 1,815 470 611
Options (change) 1,506 306 397
Destination 735 625 625
Total Price $38,005 $27,990 $29,131
Total Invoice $35,391 $25,932 $27,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,851
Model Year200820062006
ModelEnclaveForesterForester
TrimCXL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$38,005$27,990$29,131
Adjustments for Features-4,770-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$27,090$29,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$35,391$25,932$27,027
Adjustments for Features-4,442-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,949$25,098$27,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820062006
ModelEnclaveForesterForester
TrimCXL2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,590$5,720$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,442-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in99.4 in
Length201.8 in176.6 in
Width79.0 in68.3 in
Height72.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,781 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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