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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: $33,151

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,731

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,775 $34,775 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,192 $32,862 $28,084
Luxury Package 995    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,290    
4.6L V8 2,010    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945 1,000
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 695    
Sunroof 900 900  
Driver Confidence Package   795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Luxury Package 826    
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak 1,071    
4.6L V8 1,899    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614 888
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers 577    
Sunroof 747 747  
Driver Confidence Package   660  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Cargo net     31
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 7,835 3,640 2,361
Options (change) 6,734 3,021 1,852
Destination 750 750 795
Total Price $37,360 $39,165 $33,151
Total Invoice $34,676 $36,633 $30,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,480
Model Year200720072013
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Touring
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, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,360$39,165$33,151
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,360$38,490$30,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0
Total Invoice$34,676$36,633$30,731
Adjustments for Features0-631-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$36,002$28,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,326$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072013
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 release, second row seats  $50
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$4,300$4,975$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631-2,535

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelLucerneForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in103.0 in
Length203.2 in169.5 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

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
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested30030%
Total Not Requested70070%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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