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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,695

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,740

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $33,130 $35,675 $44,460
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $31,804 $34,248 $42,681
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Cargo net 46 46      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Sunroof     950 950  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Cargo net 30 30      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Sunroof     836 836  
Options (change) 175 316 950 950 0
Options (change) 114 205 836 836 0
Destination 625 625 765 765 765
Total Price $27,695 $28,836 $34,845 $37,390 $45,225
Total Invoice $25,740 $26,835 $33,405 $35,849 $43,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,657
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$27,695$28,836$34,845$37,390$45,225
Adjustments for Features-9000-880-1,680-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,795$28,836$33,965$35,710$41,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,745$7,955
Total Invoice$25,740$26,835$33,405$35,849$43,446
Adjustments for Features-8360-844-1,611-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,904$26,835$32,561$34,238$40,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$1,677$7,710

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXL PremiumSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manual $0   
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,420$5,520$6,400$7,200$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$880$1,680$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-844-1,611-3,175

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in115.6 in
Length176.6 in203.2 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft317.0 ft3

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