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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: $37,280

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,264

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,500 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,675 $31,569
Cargo cover 140 182
Premium Package 7,265  
Engine-block heater 75 133
Roof rack crossbars 210 199
Sunroof 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
AC power outlet   415
Remote start   445
Class II trailer hitch   634
Cargo cover 123 118
Premium Package 6,902  
Engine-block heater 66 86
Roof rack crossbars 185 117
Sunroof 1,232  
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
AC power outlet   311
Remote start   333
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 9,615 2,635
Options (change) 8,970 1,845
Destination 825 850
Total Price $46,940 $37,280
Total Invoice $44,470 $34,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,642
Model Year20122016
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19225/55-18
Total Price$46,940$37,280
Adjustments for Features-5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,345$37,280
Total Invoice$44,470$34,264
Adjustments for Features-5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,906$34,264

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5640

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length201.8 in180.9 in
Width79.0 in70.7 in
Height72.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,780 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
USB port25Yes
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
Termporary spare tire150Yes
255/60R19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested195046%
Total Not Requested225054%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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