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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: $34,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,530

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,455 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,150 $28,084
Driver Confidence Package 520  
Navigation system 2,045 1,000
Bose 10 speakers 980  
Cargo net 45 48
Cargo cover 45 166
Sunroof 1,300  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Driver Confidence Package 432  
Navigation system 1,698 888
Bose 10 speakers 813  
Cargo net 37 31
Cargo cover 37 108
Sunroof 1,079  
AWD 1,870  
Class III trailer hitch 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 7,360 3,448
Options (change) 6,319 2,651
Destination 735 795
Total Price $43,550 $34,238
Total Invoice $40,204 $31,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,946
Model Year20082013
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19225/55-17
Total Price$43,550$34,238
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,595$34,238
Total Invoice$40,204$31,530
Adjustments for Features-2,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,476$31,530

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,940$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7280

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length201.8 in169.5 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height72.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,985 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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