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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,592

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
ModelForesterRainier
TrimPremiumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $30,580
All Weather Package 500  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Fog lights 382  
Roof rack crossbars 181 45
Cargo cover 172  
Cargo net 68  
Luxury Package   225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
Convenience Package   150
Side curtain airbags   495
AWD   2,000
All Weather Package 417  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Fog lights 286  
Roof rack crossbars 117 38
Cargo cover 111  
Cargo net 44  
Luxury Package   187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   718
Convenience Package   125
Side curtain airbags   411
AWD   1,770
Options (change) 1,922 3,780
Options (change) 1,439 3,249
Destination 975 710
Total Price $29,592 $35,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,025
Model Year20192006
ModelForesterRainier
TrimPremiumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4291hp I6
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,592$35,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,592$32,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20192006
ModelForesterRainier
TrimPremiumCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,112

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20192006
ModelForesterRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.0 in
Length182.1 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in75.4 in
Height67.5 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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