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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,826

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $28,990 $34,065
Base Invoice $26,005 $27,830 $32,702
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 46    
All-weather floor mats 55 140 140
Universal garage door opener 87    
Rear spoiler 353    
4-speed automatic 800    
AWD   2,425 2,425
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 30    
All-weather floor mats 33 127 127
Universal garage door opener 56    
Rear spoiler 230    
4-speed automatic 728    
AWD   2,328 2,328
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Sunroof   910 910
Options (change) 1,524 3,960 3,960
Options (change) 1,196 3,724 3,724
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $30,044 $33,875 $38,950
Total Invoice $27,826 $32,479 $37,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year200620162016
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,044$33,875$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,044$32,095$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$27,826$32,479$37,351
Adjustments for Features0-1,707-5,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,826$30,772$31,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year200620162016
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,645$7,425$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707-5,687

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in107.8 in
Length176.6 in190.2 in
Width68.3 in73.1 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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