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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: $33,479

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.5 XT TouringTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $35,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 140
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
Cargo cover 166  
Driver Confidence Package #1   1,725
Sights and Sounds Package   1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo tray   60
Metal pedals   175
Panoramic sunroof   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 127
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
Cargo cover 108  
Driver Confidence Package #1   1,570
Sights and Sounds Package   996
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo tray   55
Metal pedals   159
Panoramic sunroof   1,092
Options (change) 2,809 4,790
Options (change) 2,183 4,358
Destination 775 925
Total Price $33,479 $40,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Regal TourX Essence
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,241
Model Year20122020
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.5 XT TouringTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,479$40,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,479$36,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122020
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.5 XT TouringTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,370$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-574

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122020
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in111.4 in
Length179.5 in196.3 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft373.5 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 TourX Essence

Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested32514%
Total Not Requested205086%
Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

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