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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: $33,031

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,619

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,460 $29,895
Base Invoice $42,681 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Options (change) 0 2,361
Options (change) 0 1,852
Destination 765 775
Total Price $45,225 $33,031
Total Invoice $43,446 $30,619

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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: $13,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,856
Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,225$33,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$31,921
Total Invoice$43,446$30,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,446$29,590

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelLucerneForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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$6,325$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 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
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 information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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