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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: $30,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $35,070
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo tray 75 60
All-weather floor mats 55 140
Cargo organizer 115 140
Satellite radio 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Panoramic sunroof   1,200
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo tray 46 55
All-weather floor mats 33 127
Cargo organizer 72 127
Satellite radio 334  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Panoramic sunroof   1,092
Options (change) 2,359 1,935
Options (change) 1,829 1,760
Destination 645 925
Total Price $30,899 $37,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Regal TourX Essence
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,187
Model Year20082020
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,899$37,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,899$33,945

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,620$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in111.4 in
Length176.6 in196.3 in
Width68.3 in73.3 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft373.5 ft3

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