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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: $32,253

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,812

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,851

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $31,465 $34,115
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,206 $32,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 453    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo net 46    
All-weather floor mats 69 140 140
Cargo tray 75 140 140
Remote start 432 325  
Navigation system 1,800 495  
Universal garage door opener 82    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Metal pedals   180  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
AWD     2,425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 340    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo net 30    
All-weather floor mats 39 127 127
Cargo tray 46 127 127
Remote start 324 296  
Navigation system 1,650 450  
Universal garage door opener 54    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Metal pedals   164  
Sunroof   910 910
AWD     2,328
Options (change) 3,363 2,675 4,100
Options (change) 2,747 2,433 3,851
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $32,253 $35,065 $39,140
Total Invoice $29,851 $33,564 $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: $2,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,373
Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,253$35,065$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-355-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,253$34,710$35,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900
Total Invoice$29,851$33,564$37,526
Adjustments for Features0-340-3,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,851$33,224$34,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$918

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$5,670$6,025$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-340-3,384

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,440 lb.3,980 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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