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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: $32,860

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT TouringBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $29,690 $36,905
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,502 $35,429
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Cargo net 48    
All-weather floor mats 69 140 140
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Remote start 432    
Premium II Package   4,070  
Cargo tray   140 140
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Metal pedals   175  
AWD   2,175 2,365
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Cargo net 31    
All-weather floor mats 39 123 123
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Remote start 324    
Premium II Package   3,908  
Cargo tray   123 123
Sunroof   880 880
Metal pedals   154  
AWD   2,088 2,270
Options (change) 2,190 7,700 3,645
Options (change) 1,735 7,276 3,396
Destination 775 925 925
Total Price $32,860 $38,315 $41,475
Total Invoice $30,502 $36,703 $39,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,190
Model Year201220142014
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT TouringBaseGS
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)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,860$38,315$41,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$37,260$39,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,985
Total Invoice$30,502$36,703$39,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-2,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,502$35,692$37,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,921

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201220142014
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT TouringBaseGS
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$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
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 
App support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,500$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-2,137

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122014
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
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested155048%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

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

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