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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: $37,045

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLucerne
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $44,460
Base Invoice $30,927 $42,681
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Options (change) 3,100 75
Options (change) 2,462 66
Destination 850 765
Total Price $37,045 $45,300
Total Invoice $34,239 $43,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,864
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLucerne
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,045$45,300
Adjustments for Features-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,160$45,300
Total Invoice$34,239$43,512
Adjustments for Features-3,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,648$43,512

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterLucerne
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,210$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,624 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested130057%

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