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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: $30,554

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,374

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,980 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,031 $26,116
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   299
Satellite radio   445
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   195
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,925 2,014
Options (change) 3,594 1,613
Destination 810 645
Total Price $43,715 $30,554
Total Invoice $41,435 $28,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,090
Model Year20112008
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19215/55-17
Total Price$43,715$30,554
Adjustments for Features-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$30,554
Total Invoice$41,435$28,374
Adjustments for Features-4,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,464$28,374

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
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
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,165$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9710

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,980 lb.3,350 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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