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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: $31,028

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveForester
TrimEssencePremiumAvenir2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,215 $48,015 $53,415 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,004 $45,614 $50,744 $26,116
Cargo Package 315 315 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Cargo net 65 65 65 46
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Class III trailer hitch 650 650 650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
4-speed automatic       1,000
Rear spoiler       353
Cargo tray       75
Universal garage door opener       87
Class II trailer hitch       299
Satellite radio       445
Cargo Package 287 287 287  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Cargo net 59 59 59 30
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
Class III trailer hitch 592 592 592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
4-speed automatic       909
Rear spoiler       230
Cargo tray       46
Universal garage door opener       56
Class II trailer hitch       195
Satellite radio       334
Options (change) 2,825 2,825 1,030 2,488
Options (change) 2,571 2,571 938 1,919
Destination 975 975 975 645
Total Price $48,015 $51,815 $55,420 $31,028
Total Invoice $45,550 $49,160 $52,657 $28,680

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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: $11,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,795
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveForester
TrimEssencePremiumAvenir2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T9A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18255/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$48,015$51,815$55,420$31,028
Adjustments for Features-5,350-8,075-9,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,665$43,740$45,520$31,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$2,855$0
Total Invoice$45,550$49,160$52,657$28,680
Adjustments for Features-5,075-7,661-9,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,475$41,499$43,251$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$2,776$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveForester
TrimEssencePremiumAvenir2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Rear camera mirror  $200 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,345$14,070$15,895$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,350$8,075$9,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,075-7,661-9,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in99.4 in
Length204.3 in176.6 in
Width78.8 in68.3 in
Height69.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Essence

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Avenir

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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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