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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: $34,816

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveForester
TrimEssencePremiumAvenir2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,215 $48,015 $53,415 $29,995
Base Invoice $42,004 $45,614 $50,744 $28,084
Cargo Package 315 315 315  
Navigation system 595 495   1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Cargo net 65 65 65 48
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Class III trailer hitch 650 650 650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185
Cargo area partition net       48
Universal garage door opener       93
Cargo cover       166
Bodyside moldings       240
Obstacle detection, rear       363
Remote start       432
Wheel-lip moldings       453
Class II trailer hitch       468
Cargo Package 287 287 287  
Navigation system 541 450   1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Cargo net 59 59 59 31
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
Class III trailer hitch 592 592 592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120
Cargo area partition net       31
Universal garage door opener       61
Cargo cover       108
Bodyside moldings       156
Obstacle detection, rear       272
Remote start       324
Wheel-lip moldings       340
Class II trailer hitch       351
Options (change) 3,420 3,320 1,030 4,096
Options (change) 3,112 3,021 938 3,129
Destination 975 975 975 725
Total Price $48,610 $52,310 $55,420 $34,816
Total Invoice $46,091 $49,610 $52,657 $31,938

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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: $10,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,991
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveForester
TrimEssencePremiumAvenir2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18255/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$48,610$52,310$55,420$34,816
Adjustments for Features-3,335-5,960-7,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,275$46,350$48,335$34,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$3,060$0
Total Invoice$46,091$49,610$52,657$31,938
Adjustments for Features-3,162-5,652-6,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,929$43,958$45,925$31,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,029$2,996$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveForester
TrimEssencePremiumAvenir2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $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 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$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 
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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
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$9,405$12,030$13,155$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$5,960$7,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,162-5,652-6,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelEnclaveForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in103.0 in
Length204.3 in179.5 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Essence

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Avenir

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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