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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: $31,585

Buick Verano   
Difference: $593

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelVeranoForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,480 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,541 $26,409
Premium Group 5,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo net 60 46
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Navigation system 495 1,800
Sunroof 900  
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Premium Group 4,972  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo net 55 30
All-weather floor mats 127 39
Navigation system 450 1,650
Sunroof 819  
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 7,180 3,288
Options (change) 6,782 2,701
Destination 925 695
Total Price $31,585 $32,178
Total Invoice $30,248 $29,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $832
Model Year20162009
ModelVeranoForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,585$32,178
Adjustments for Features0-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,585$31,758
Total Invoice$30,248$29,805
Adjustments for Features0-389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,248$29,416

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Features Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelVeranoForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-389

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Verano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelVeranoForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length183.9 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Proximity key250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested337571%
Total Not Requested135029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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