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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: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,890 $29,895
Base Invoice $36,946 $27,992
Cargo cover 140 166
Leather Package 4,015  
Navigation system 795 1,000
Bose 10 speakers 745  
All-weather floor mats 150 69
Cargo tray 75  
Roof rack crossbars 210  
Sunroof 1,400  
Class III trailer hitch 575  
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
Cargo cover 123 108
Leather Package 3,814  
Navigation system 700 888
Bose 10 speakers 655  
All-weather floor mats 132 39
Cargo tray 66  
Roof rack crossbars 185  
Sunroof 1,232  
Class III trailer hitch 506  
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) 8,105 3,711
Options (change) 7,413 2,802
Destination 925 775
Total Price $47,920 $34,381
Total Invoice $45,284 $31,569

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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: $11,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,844
Model Year20142012
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19225/55-17
Total Price$47,920$34,381
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,940$34,381
Total Invoice$45,284$31,569
Adjustments for Features-1,8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,413$31,569

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelEnclaveForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
App support$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,615$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8710

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in103.0 in
Length201.9 in179.5 in
Width79.0 in70.1 in
Height70.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,724 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 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
23.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
115.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
255/60R19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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