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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: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo net 46 46      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Luxury Package     995    
Sunroof     900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash     300 300  
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo net 30 30      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Luxury Package     826    
Sunroof     747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash     249 249  
Options (change) 533 761 2,195 1,200 900
Options (change) 392 539 1,822 996 747
Destination 645 645 765 765 765
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $32,880 $38,995 $40,645
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $30,861 $36,754 $38,348

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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: $5,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,462
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,873$29,301$32,880$38,995$40,645
Adjustments for Features-6400-30-1,930-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$32,850$37,065$38,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$4,215$5,565
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$30,861$36,754$38,348
Adjustments for Features-5960-28-1,819-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$30,833$34,935$36,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$4,102$5,411

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXSSuper
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height 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$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,035$5,395$5,425$7,325$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$30$1,930$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-28-1,819-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008
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.18.5 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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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

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