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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,990

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,932

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelForesterForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $35,455
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $33,150
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 45
Class II trailer hitch 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Cargo cover     45
Sunroof     1,300
Class III trailer hitch     425
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 37
Class II trailer hitch 192 192  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Cargo cover     37
Sunroof     1,079
Class III trailer hitch     353
Options (change) 470 611 1,815
Options (change) 306 397 1,506
Destination 625 625 735
Total Price $27,990 $29,131 $38,005
Total Invoice $25,932 $27,027 $35,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,851
Model Year200620062008
ModelForesterForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4275hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16255/60-19
Total Price$27,990$29,131$38,005
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,090$29,131$33,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,932$27,027$35,391
Adjustments for Features-8340-4,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,098$27,027$30,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year200620062008
ModelForesterForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,820$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-4,442

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterEnclave
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in201.8 in
Width68.3 in79.0 in
Height65.0 in72.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.067.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3116.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

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