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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: $38,976

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,975

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $36,500
Base Invoice $33,675 $34,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Roof rack crossbars 181 210
Remote start 455  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Cargo net 68  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo cover   140
Navigation system   1,890
Premium Package   7,265
Class III trailer hitch   525
AWD   2,000
Sunroof   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Roof rack crossbars 117 185
Remote start 341  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Cargo net 44  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo cover   123
Navigation system   1,663
Premium Package   6,902
Class III trailer hitch   462
AWD   1,900
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 1,971 13,430
Options (change) 1,385 12,467
Destination 915 825
Total Price $38,976 $50,755
Total Invoice $35,975 $47,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,086
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/60-19
Total Price$38,976$50,755
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,791$50,755
Total Invoice$35,975$47,967
Adjustments for Features-1,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,881$47,967

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterEnclave
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,775$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterEnclave
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length180.9 in201.8 in
Width70.7 in79.0 in
Height66.4 in72.2 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
34.4 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.467.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3116.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Total Requested15029%
Total Not Requested37571%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
USB port25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
255/60R19 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested245058%
Total Not Requested175042%

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