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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Envision Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Envision Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,614

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterEnvision
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $35,870
Base Invoice $27,992 $34,077
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Cargo cover 166 185
All-weather floor mats 69 200
Class II trailer hitch 468 530
Cargo net 48  
Essence Group   1,850
Premium II Group   5,390
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
AWD   1,850
Roof rack crossbars   255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Cargo cover 108 168
All-weather floor mats 39 182
Class II trailer hitch 351 482
Cargo net 31  
Essence Group   1,757
Premium II Group   5,120
Panoramic sunroof   1,360
AWD   1,757
Roof rack crossbars   232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 3,711 12,150
Options (change) 2,802 11,417
Destination 775 975
Total Price $34,381 $48,995
Total Invoice $31,569 $46,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Envision

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,299
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,962
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterEnvision
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-19
Total Price$34,381$48,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,381$41,680
Total Invoice$31,569$46,469
Adjustments for Features0-6,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,569$39,531

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Envision

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterEnvision
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
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
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,600$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,938

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Envision

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterEnvision
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length179.5 in183.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in66.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,375 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Envision

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Premium II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Obstacle detection, front150No
AC power outlet100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Active rear differential500No
Bose, 7 speakers350No
235/50R19 tires400No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested220034%
Total Not Requested435066%

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