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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: $37,426

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,555

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,020 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,619 $31,569
Sights and Sounds Package 1,095  
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,725  
Driver Confidence Package #2 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
All-weather floor mats 140 72
Cargo tray 60  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Remote start   445
Sights and Sounds Package 996  
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,570  
Driver Confidence Package #2 1,083  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
All-weather floor mats 127 46
Cargo tray 55  
Panoramic sunroof 1,092  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Remote start   333
Options (change) 5,805 2,781
Options (change) 5,282 2,136
Destination 925 850
Total Price $41,750 $37,426
Total Invoice $39,826 $34,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,409
Model Year20182016
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$41,750$37,426
Adjustments for Features-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,750$37,426
Total Invoice$39,826$34,555
Adjustments for Features-2,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,964$34,555

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
ModelRegalForester
TrimTourX Essence2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,105$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
ModelRegalForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length196.3 in180.9 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,428 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.5 ft374.7 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 audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested212589%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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