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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: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVeranoForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,585 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $21,681 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Leather Group 3,380      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation system 795      
Engine-block heater 100 133 133 133
Navigation Package   1,350    
Door sill trim plates   38 38 38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Remote start   445 445 445
Leather Group 3,245      
Sunroof 792      
Navigation system 700      
Engine-block heater 88 86 86 86
Navigation Package   1,157    
Door sill trim plates   24 24 24
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 5,175 2,165 815 815
Options (change) 4,825 1,729 572 572
Destination 885 850 850 850
Total Price $28,645 $31,810 $32,460 $35,460
Total Invoice $27,391 $29,534 $30,207 $32,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year2012201620162016
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)?, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,645$31,810$32,460$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-3,045-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$29,000$29,415$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$27,391$29,534$30,207$32,991
Adjustments for Features0-2,609-2,834-3,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$26,925$27,373$29,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$448$3,047

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201620162016
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   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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$4,900$7,710$7,945$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$3,045$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,609-2,834-3,019

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
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 key250Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested95035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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