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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: $32,685

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,175

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,020 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,619 $26,409
Sights and Sounds Package 1,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Metal pedals 175  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Cargo tray 60 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Sights and Sounds Package 996  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Metal pedals 159  
All-weather floor mats 127 39
Cargo tray 55 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,092  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,065 3,795
Options (change) 2,788 3,071
Destination 925 695
Total Price $39,010 $32,685
Total Invoice $37,332 $30,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year20182009
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,010$32,685
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$32,685
Total Invoice$37,332$30,175
Adjustments for Features-3,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,069$30,175

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,405$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelRegalForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.0 in
Length196.3 in179.5 in
Width73.3 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,428 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal TourX Essence

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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