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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: $14,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelLucerneForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,460 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,681 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 1,761
Options (change) 0 1,448
Destination 765 645
Total Price $45,225 $30,301
Total Invoice $43,446 $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: $12,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,383
Model Year20112008
ModelLucerneForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,225$30,301
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$30,301
Total Invoice$43,446$28,209
Adjustments for Features-1,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,592$28,209

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelLucerneForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,475$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8540

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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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