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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: $31,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,077

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $2,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 895 895 895
Cargo net 48 48      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Remote start 432 432      
Premium 2 Package     2,845 1,410  
Cargo tray     135 135 135
Metal pedals     165 165  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Navigation system 888 888 788 788 788
Cargo net 31 31      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Remote start 324 324      
Premium 2 Package     2,731 1,353  
Cargo tray     119 119 119
Metal pedals     145 145  
Sunroof     880 880 880
Options (change) 2,121 2,121 5,040 3,605 2,030
Options (change) 1,696 1,696 4,663 3,285 1,787
Destination 795 795 885 885 885
Total Price $31,311 $32,911 $32,980 $34,750 $37,750
Total Invoice $29,077 $30,575 $31,521 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,126
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseTurboGS
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)?, 7?, 7336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,311$32,911$32,980$34,750$37,750
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,470-350-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,216$31,441$32,630$34,375$37,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$1,745$5,120
Total Invoice$29,077$30,575$31,521$33,220$36,114
Adjustments for Features-1,017-1,366-335-3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$29,209$31,186$32,862$36,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,149$0$1,676$4,928

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBaseTurboGS
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$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
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 
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 audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$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$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,820$4,700$4,725$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$1,470$350$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,017-1,366-335-3580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.8 in
Length169.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
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
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100037%
Total Not Requested170063%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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