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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: $34,118

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $37,380
Base Invoice $27,992 $34,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,890
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo cover 166 45
Cargo net 48 45
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Driver Confidence Package   920
Bose 10 speakers   860
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,568
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo cover 108 37
Cargo net 31 37
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Driver Confidence Package   764
Bose 10 speakers   714
Sunroof   1,162
AWD   1,870
Class III trailer hitch   353
Options (change) 3,448 7,585
Options (change) 2,651 6,505
Destination 775 735
Total Price $34,118 $45,700
Total Invoice $31,418 $42,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,044
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/60-19
Total Price$34,118$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,118$42,745
Total Invoice$31,418$42,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,418$39,462

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,785$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,728

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterEnclave
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in201.8 in
Width70.1 in79.0 in
Height65.9 in72.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,985 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.567.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft3116.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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