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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: $30,351

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,131

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,945 1,945 1,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185      
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363      
Remote start 432 432 432      
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93      
Cargo net 48 48 48      
Driver Confidence Package       995    
Luxury Package       995    
Sunroof       900 900 900
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,614 1,614 1,614
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120      
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272      
Remote start 324 324 324      
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61      
Cargo net 31 31 31      
Driver Confidence Package       826    
Luxury Package       826    
Sunroof       747 747 747
Options (change) 2,561 2,361 2,361 4,835 2,845 2,845
Options (change) 2,030 1,852 1,852 4,013 2,361 2,361
Destination 795 795 795 765 765 765
Total Price $30,351 $31,551 $33,151 $35,520 $40,640 $42,590
Total Invoice $28,131 $29,233 $30,731 $33,052 $38,119 $39,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,575
Model Year201320132013200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T4A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$30,351$31,551$33,151$35,520$40,640$42,590
Adjustments for Features-1,785-2,485-2,8600-850-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,566$29,066$30,291$35,520$39,790$41,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,725$0$4,270$5,920
Total Invoice$28,131$29,233$30,731$33,052$38,119$39,962
Adjustments for Features-1,654-2,302-2,6510-797-1,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,477$26,931$28,080$33,052$37,322$38,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$454$1,603$0$4,270$5,831

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201320132013200820082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900   
4-speed automatic   $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop  $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler  $200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $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$6,485$7,185$7,560$4,700$5,550$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$2,485$2,860$0$850$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,654-2,302-2,6510-797-1,079

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in115.6 in
Length169.5 in203.2 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height65.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
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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