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Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $26,116
Luxury Package 895    
4.6L V8 2,000    
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Stability control 495    
Sunroof 900 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Luxury Package 743    
4.6L V8 1,850    
CD changer, in-dash 249 249  
Stability control 411    
Sunroof 747 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,590 1,200 1,715
Options (change) 4,000 996 1,418
Destination 725 725 645
Total Price $32,580 $36,190 $30,255
Total Invoice $30,490 $34,101 $28,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,238
Model Year200620062008
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,580$36,190$30,255
Adjustments for Features0-875-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,580$35,315$29,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0
Total Invoice$30,490$34,101$28,179
Adjustments for Features0-824-927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,490$33,277$27,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,787$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062008
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,800$5,675$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-927

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelLucerneForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in99.4 in
Length203.2 in176.6 in
Width73.8 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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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