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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: $28,645

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelVeranoForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,585 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,681 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Leather Group 3,380      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation system 795 1,100    
Engine-block heater 100 133 133 133
Door sill trim plates   36 36 36
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Remote start   436 436 436
Leather Group 3,245      
Sunroof 792      
Navigation system 700 975    
Engine-block heater 88 86 86 86
Door sill trim plates   23 23 23
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Remote start   328 328 328
Options (change) 5,175 1,903 803 803
Options (change) 4,825 1,540 565 565
Destination 885 825 825 825
Total Price $28,645 $30,723 $31,623 $34,623
Total Invoice $27,391 $28,587 $29,441 $32,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelVeranoForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,645$30,723$31,623$34,623
Adjustments for Features0-2,610-2,810-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$28,113$28,813$31,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$27,391$28,587$29,441$32,226
Adjustments for Features0-2,429-2,616-2,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$26,158$26,825$29,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$667$3,266

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelVeranoForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$6,910$7,110$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610$2,810$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,429-2,616-2,802

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelVeranoForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.374.7 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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