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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: $30,510

Buick Regal   
Difference: $2,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,234

Buick Regal   
Difference: $1,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Cargo net 90 90      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
AC power outlet 415 415      
Remote start 445 445      
Premium 1 Package     1,435    
Cargo tray     135 135 135
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Cargo net 58 58      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
AC power outlet 311 311      
Remote start 333 333      
Premium 1 Package     1,377    
Cargo tray     119 119 119
Sunroof     880 880 880
Options (change) 1,263 1,263 2,570 1,135 1,135
Options (change) 904 904 2,376 999 999
Destination 850 850 885 885 885
Total Price $32,908 $35,908 $30,510 $32,280 $36,855
Total Invoice $30,539 $33,323 $29,234 $30,934 $35,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7?, 7336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,908$35,908$30,510$32,280$36,855
Adjustments for Features-3,680-3,8800-25-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,228$32,028$30,510$32,255$36,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$1,745$5,570
Total Invoice$30,539$33,323$29,234$30,934$35,326
Adjustments for Features-3,415-3,6010-24-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,124$29,722$29,234$30,910$34,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$1,676$5,349

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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   
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$7,430$7,630$3,750$3,775$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$3,880$0$25$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,415-3,6010-24-743

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20162012
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
Buick Regal

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 key250Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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