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Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,562

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $188

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelVeranoForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,585 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,681 $25,001 $26,005
Leather Group 3,380    
Sunroof 900    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Leather Group 3,245    
Sunroof 792    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 4,280 42 183
Options (change) 4,037 28 119
Destination 885 625 625
Total Price $27,750 $27,562 $28,703
Total Invoice $26,603 $25,654 $26,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year201220062006
ModelVeranoForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,750$27,562$28,703
Adjustments for Features-1,555-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$26,662$28,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$26,603$25,654$26,749
Adjustments for Features-1,491-8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,112$24,816$26,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220062006
ModelVeranoForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,900$6,245$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,491-8380

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelVeranoForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length183.9 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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