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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Cascada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Cascada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,650

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,473

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterCascadaCascada
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremiumSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $36,065 $37,065
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $34,622 $35,582
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Remote start 432 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395  
Navigation system 888 888    
Remote start 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359  
Options (change) 1,980 1,980 395 0
Options (change) 1,604 1,604 359 0
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $30,650 $32,650 $37,385 $37,990
Total Invoice $28,473 $30,371 $35,906 $36,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Cascada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,537
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterCascadaCascada
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremiumSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$30,650$32,650$37,385$37,990
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,015-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,650$32,275$34,370$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$530
Total Invoice$28,473$30,371$35,906$36,507
Adjustments for Features0-349-2,896-2,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,473$30,022$33,010$33,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0$528

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Cascada

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelForesterForesterCascadaCascada
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremiumSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,735$8,375$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,015$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-2,896-2,969

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Cascada

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterCascada
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in106.1 in
Length179.5 in184.9 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in45.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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