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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: $32,078

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,746

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,265 $34,265 $28,195
Base Invoice $25,765 $32,380 $26,409
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,090    
4.6L V8 2,000    
Luxury Package 895    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,800
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 795    
Sunroof 900 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     82
Bodyside moldings     238
Remote start     432
Satellite radio     453
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 905    
4.6L V8 1,850    
Luxury Package 743    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490 1,650
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 660    
Sunroof 747 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     54
Bodyside moldings     155
Remote start     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 7,475 2,695 3,188
Options (change) 6,395 2,237 2,642
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $35,465 $37,685 $32,078
Total Invoice $32,885 $35,342 $29,746

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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: $5,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,688
Model Year200620062009
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9280, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,465$37,685$32,078
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$37,410$30,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$0
Total Invoice$32,885$35,342$29,746
Adjustments for Features0-258-1,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,885$35,084$28,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,199$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062009
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,600$4,875$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-1,549

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelLucerneForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in103.0 in
Length203.2 in179.5 in
Width73.8 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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