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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: $29,240

Buick Regal   
Difference: $669

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,684

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
iPod integration 223 223      
Cargo net 46 46      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800   895 895
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Remote start 432 432      
Cargo tray   75 135 135 135
Metal pedals     165 165  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium 2 Package       1,410  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
iPod integration 145 145      
Cargo net 30 30      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650   788 788
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Remote start 324 324      
Cargo tray   46 119 119 119
Metal pedals     145 145  
Sunroof     880 880 880
Premium 2 Package       1,353  
Options (change) 3,219 3,294 1,300 3,605 2,030
Options (change) 2,659 2,708 1,144 3,285 1,787
Destination 695 695 885 885 885
Total Price $29,909 $32,184 $29,240 $34,750 $37,750
Total Invoice $27,684 $29,812 $28,002 $33,220 $36,114

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,651
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 7336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,909$32,184$29,240$34,750$37,750
Adjustments for Features-2,520-2,9950-3,075-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,389$29,189$29,240$31,675$35,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$2,435$5,810
Total Invoice$27,684$29,812$28,002$33,220$36,114
Adjustments for Features-2,333-2,7740-2,940-2,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,351$27,038$28,002$30,280$33,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,687$0$2,278$5,529

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
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 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,395$6,870$3,875$6,950$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$2,995$0$3,075$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,333-2,7740-2,940-2,583

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.8 in
Length179.5 in190.2 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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