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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $31,465 $34,115
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,206 $32,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46    
All-weather floor mats 55 140 140
Cargo tray 75 140 140
Universal garage door opener 87    
Rear spoiler 353    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
AWD     2,425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
4-speed automatic 909    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30    
All-weather floor mats 33 127 127
Cargo tray 46 127 127
Universal garage door opener 56    
Rear spoiler 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Sunroof   910 910
AWD     2,328
Options (change) 2,244 1,675 4,100
Options (change) 1,757 1,523 3,851
Destination 645 925 925
Total Price $30,784 $34,065 $39,140
Total Invoice $28,518 $32,654 $37,526

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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: $2,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,173
Model Year200820172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,784$34,065$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$33,060$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$28,518$32,654$37,526
Adjustments for Features0-963-4,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,518$31,691$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$964

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year200820172017
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Metal pedals  $75
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$5,870$6,875$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-963-4,871

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082017
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 GS

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

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