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Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,614

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelRegalRegalForester
TrimBaseGS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,465 $34,115 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,750 $28,084
Premium II Package 2,575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Metal pedals 180    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69
Cargo tray 140 140  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
AWD   2,425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Navigation system     1,000
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Premium II Package 2,472    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Metal pedals 164    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 39
Cargo tray 127 127  
Sunroof 910 910  
AWD   2,328  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Navigation system     888
Cargo net     31
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Options (change) 4,430 4,100 2,190
Options (change) 4,159 3,851 1,735
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $36,820 $39,140 $32,980
Total Invoice $35,290 $37,526 $30,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,545
Model Year201720172013
ModelRegalRegalForester
TrimBaseGS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,820$39,140$32,980
Adjustments for Features-1,180-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,640$36,785$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0
Total Invoice$35,290$37,526$30,614
Adjustments for Features-1,131-2,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,159$35,268$30,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,109$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172013
ModelRegalRegalForester
TrimBaseGS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Performance meter $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,575$7,750$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,131-2,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172013
ModelRegalForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.0 in
Length190.2 in169.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested150047%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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