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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: $32,150

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,818

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Engine-block heater 133 133 75 75 75
Remote start 445 445      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Cargo net 90 90      
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Luxury Package     995    
Sunroof     900 900 900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Engine-block heater 86 86 62 62 62
Remote start 333 333      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Cargo net 58 58      
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Luxury Package     826    
Sunroof     747 747 747
Options (change) 1,205 1,205 2,965 975 975
Options (change) 824 824 2,461 809 809
Destination 850 850 765 765 765
Total Price $32,150 $35,150 $33,650 $38,770 $40,720
Total Invoice $29,818 $32,601 $31,500 $36,567 $38,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,146
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$32,150$35,150$33,650$38,770$40,720
Adjustments for Features-3,735-3,9350-850-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$31,215$33,650$37,920$39,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,270$5,720
Total Invoice$29,818$32,601$31,500$36,567$38,410
Adjustments for Features-3,464-3,6500-802-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,354$28,951$31,500$35,765$37,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$4,265$5,637

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$8,635$8,835$4,900$5,750$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$3,935$0$850$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,464-3,6500-802-1,273

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.6 in
Length180.9 in203.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height66.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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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