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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: $30,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelForesterForesterRegal
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCXL Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $28,860
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $27,705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 48 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Preferred Equipment Group T04     4,440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888  
Cargo net 31 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Preferred Equipment Group T04     3,907
Options (change) 1,596 1,596 4,440
Options (change) 1,311 1,311 3,907
Destination 775 775 860
Total Price $30,266 $32,266 $34,160
Total Invoice $28,180 $30,078 $32,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,521
Model Year201220122011
ModelForesterForesterRegal
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCXL Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4220hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,266$32,266$34,160
Adjustments for Features-1,320-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,946$30,571$34,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,180$30,078$32,472
Adjustments for Features-1,229-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,951$28,498$32,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,547$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201220122011
ModelForesterForesterRegal
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringCXL Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,185$5,560$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,229-1,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal CXL Turbo

Preferred Equipment Group T04
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested66524%

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