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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: $34,291

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedTouringCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $32,520 $33,120 $40,205
Navigation system 1,350   1,945 1,945 1,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Cargo net 68 68      
Remote start 455 455      
Driver Confidence Package     945 945  
Sunroof     900 900 900
Lane departure warning       295 295
Blind spot warning system       395 395
Navigation system 1,156   1,614 1,614 1,614
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Cargo net 44 44      
Remote start 341 341      
Driver Confidence Package     784 784  
Sunroof     747 747 747
Lane departure warning       245 245
Blind spot warning system       328 328
Options (change) 2,521 1,171 3,790 4,480 3,535
Options (change) 1,960 804 3,145 3,718 2,934
Destination 975 975 765 765 765
Total Price $34,291 $36,441 $37,075 $38,365 $44,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,254
Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedTouringCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4227hp V6227hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$34,291$36,441$37,075$38,365$44,505
Adjustments for Features-3,965-8,0250-925-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,326$28,416$37,075$37,440$42,955
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$365$5,880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20192019200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLucerneLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedTouringCXLCXL Special EditionSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Backup collision intervention $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning $25   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
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 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0  $0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,815$12,875$4,850$5,775$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$8,025$0$925$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-339-3920-863-1,452

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20192009
ModelForesterLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in115.6 in
Length182.1 in203.2 in
Width71.5 in73.8 in
Height67.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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