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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: $37,426

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,555

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.0XT TouringTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $35,020
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Cargo organizer 60  
Remote start 445  
Cargo cover 182  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Sights and Sounds Package   1,095
Driver Confidence Package #2   1,190
Driver Confidence Package #1   1,725
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo tray   60
Panoramic sunroof   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
All-weather floor mats 46 127
Cargo organizer 39  
Remote start 333  
Cargo cover 118  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Sights and Sounds Package   996
Driver Confidence Package #2   1,083
Driver Confidence Package #1   1,570
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo tray   55
Panoramic sunroof   1,092
Options (change) 2,781 5,805
Options (change) 2,136 5,282
Destination 850 925
Total Price $37,426 $41,750
Total Invoice $34,555 $39,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,409
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.0XT TouringTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,426$41,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,426$38,750
Total Invoice$34,555$39,826
Adjustments for Features0-2,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,555$36,964

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterRegal
Trim2.0XT TouringTourX Essence
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,862

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterRegal
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length180.9 in196.3 in
Width70.7 in73.3 in
Height66.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,428 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft373.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal TourX Essence

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%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested212589%

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