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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: $34,962

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,019

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,500 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,675 $28,084
Leather Package 3,900  
Cargo cover 140 166
Roof rack crossbars 210  
Navigation system 1,890 1,600
Bose 10 speakers 960  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Leather Package 3,705  
Cargo cover 123 108
Roof rack crossbars 185  
Navigation system 1,663 1,335
Bose 10 speakers 845  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 11,025 4,242
Options (change) 10,115 3,210
Destination 825 725
Total Price $48,350 $34,962
Total Invoice $45,615 $32,019

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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: $10,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,634
Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19225/55-17
Total Price$48,350$34,962
Adjustments for Features-3,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,210$34,962
Total Invoice$45,615$32,019
Adjustments for Features-2,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,653$32,019

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$8,865$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length201.8 in179.5 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height72.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,980 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
255/60R19 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested75027%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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