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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: $33,621

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $539

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,154

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterRegal
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCXL Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $28,860
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $27,705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Preferred Equipment Group T04       4,440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Preferred Equipment Group T04       3,907
Options (change) 3,311 366 366 4,440
Options (change) 2,734 236 236 3,907
Destination 915 915 915 860
Total Price $33,621 $34,371 $37,371 $34,160
Total Invoice $31,154 $32,038 $34,826 $32,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,739
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterRegal
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCXL Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4220hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,621$34,371$37,371$34,160
Adjustments for Features-5,850-6,610-6,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,771$27,761$30,461$34,160
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,154$32,038$34,826$32,472
Adjustments for Features-5,421-6,161-6,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,733$25,877$28,387$32,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$144$2,654$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterRegal
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringCXL Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$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$10,190$10,950$11,250$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$6,610$6,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,421-6,161-6,4390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested95022%
Total Not Requested342578%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal CXL Turbo

Preferred Equipment Group T04
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested66524%

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