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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: $30,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $26,116
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Sunroof 900 900  
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
CD changer, in-dash 249 249  
Sunroof 747 747  
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,715 1,200 1,761
Options (change) 4,317 996 1,448
Destination 765 765 645
Total Price $35,400 $38,995 $30,301
Total Invoice $33,356 $36,754 $28,209

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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: $5,669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,678
Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 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$35,400$38,995$30,301
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,400$37,795$29,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0
Total Invoice$33,356$36,754$28,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,131-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,356$35,623$27,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,267$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneForester
TrimCXLCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist $50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,325$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131-531

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
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

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested32521%
Total Not Requested120079%

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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