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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: $27,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,013

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Cargo net 46 46      
Satellite radio 445 445      
Cargo tray 75 75 135 135 135
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 30 30      
Satellite radio 334 334      
Cargo tray 46 46 119 119 119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Sunroof     880 880 880
Options (change) 608 836 1,135 1,135 1,135
Options (change) 438 585 999 999 999
Destination 645 645 885 885 885
Total Price $27,948 $29,376 $29,075 $32,280 $36,855
Total Invoice $26,013 $27,346 $27,857 $30,934 $35,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,458
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7?, 7336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,948$29,376$29,075$32,280$36,855
Adjustments for Features-660-200-1,325-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,288$29,356$29,075$30,955$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,880$5,705
Total Invoice$26,013$27,346$27,857$30,934$35,326
Adjustments for Features-614-190-1,270-1,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,399$27,327$27,857$29,664$33,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0$1,807$5,480

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,085$5,445$5,425$6,750$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$20$0$1,325$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-614-190-1,270-1,989

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,601 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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