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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: $36,375

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,727

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,785

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Model Year20172011
ModelForesterLucerne
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $44,460
Base Invoice $32,028 $42,681
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Options (change) 1,205 75
Options (change) 824 66
Destination 875 765
Total Price $36,375 $45,300
Total Invoice $33,727 $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: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,077
Model Year20172011
ModelForesterLucerne
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,375$45,300
Adjustments for Features-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,825$45,300
Total Invoice$33,727$43,512
Adjustments for Features-3,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,435$43,512

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20172011
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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$9,925$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2920

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20172011
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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