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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: $33,599

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,062

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,020 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,619 $28,084
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,725  
Sights and Sounds Package 1,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Metal pedals 175  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Cargo tray 60  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,570  
Sights and Sounds Package 996  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Metal pedals 159  
All-weather floor mats 127 39
Cargo tray 55  
Panoramic sunroof 1,092  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 4,790 2,809
Options (change) 4,358 2,183
Destination 925 795
Total Price $40,735 $33,599
Total Invoice $38,902 $31,062

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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: $2,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,605
Model Year20182013
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,735$33,599
Adjustments for Features-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$33,599
Total Invoice$38,902$31,062
Adjustments for Features-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,667$31,062

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.5 XT Touring
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$9,805$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelRegalForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.0 in
Length196.3 in169.5 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

Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Wireless charging station75No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested32514%
Total Not Requested205086%
Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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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