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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: $31,160

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,911

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198      
Navigation system 1,100     895 895 895
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36      
Cargo net 87 87 87      
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74      
AC power outlet 409 409 409      
Remote start 436 436 436      
Premium 2 Package       2,845 1,410  
Cargo tray       135 135 135
Sunroof       1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128      
Navigation system 975     788 788 788
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23      
Cargo net 56 56 56      
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48      
AC power outlet 306 306 306      
Remote start 328 328 328      
Premium 2 Package       2,731 1,353  
Cargo tray       119 119 119
Sunroof       880 880 880
Options (change) 2,340 1,240 1,240 4,875 3,440 2,030
Options (change) 1,864 889 889 4,518 3,140 1,787
Destination 825 825 825 885 885 885
Total Price $31,160 $32,060 $35,060 $32,815 $34,585 $37,750
Total Invoice $28,911 $29,765 $32,550 $31,376 $33,075 $36,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,160$32,060$35,060$32,815$34,585$37,750
Adjustments for Features-1,770-1,970-2,170-275-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$30,090$32,890$32,540$34,285$37,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$1,745$5,210
Total Invoice$28,911$29,765$32,550$31,376$33,075$36,114
Adjustments for Features-1,642-1,829-2,015-263-2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,269$27,936$30,535$31,113$32,788$36,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$3,266$0$1,675$5,001

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201420142014201220122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
HD radio$50$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Metal pedals     $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$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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,695$6,895$7,095$5,200$5,225$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$1,970$2,170$275$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,642-1,829-2,015-263-2870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height66.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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 headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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, rear250No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested35013%
Total Not Requested235087%

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 headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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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