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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: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,134

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $39,065
Base Invoice $27,992 $37,112
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432  
Cargo cover 166 140
All-weather floor mats 69 150
Cargo net 48  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo tray   75
Roof rack crossbars   210
Experience Buick Package   1,595
Machined alloy wheels   400
Premium Package   8,560
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324  
Cargo cover 108 127
All-weather floor mats 39 136
Cargo net 31  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo tray   68
Roof rack crossbars   191
Experience Buick Package   1,451
Machined alloy wheels   364
Premium Package   8,132
Options (change) 3,711 11,525
Options (change) 2,802 10,828
Destination 775 925
Total Price $34,381 $51,515
Total Invoice $31,569 $48,865

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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: $13,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,232
Model Year20122017
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$34,381$51,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,381$48,285
Total Invoice$31,569$48,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,569$45,801

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122017
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,935$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122017
ModelForesterEnclave
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in118.9 in
Length179.5 in201.9 in
Width70.1 in79.0 in
Height65.9 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 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 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.568.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3115.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Machined alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
255/55R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Lane departure warning system200No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180040%
Total Not Requested267560%

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