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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: $32,815

Buick Regal   
Difference: $2,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,376

Buick Regal   
Difference: $1,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelForesterForesterRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseTurboGS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Cargo net 68 68      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Remote start 455 455      
Navigation system     895 895 895
Premium 2 Package     2,845 1,410  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Cargo tray     135 135 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Cargo net 44 44      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Remote start 341 341      
Navigation system     788 788 788
Premium 2 Package     2,731 1,353  
Sunroof     880 880 880
Cargo tray     119 119 119
Options (change) 941 941 4,875 3,440 2,030
Options (change) 655 655 4,518 3,140 1,787
Destination 915 915 885 885 885
Total Price $34,946 $37,946 $32,815 $34,585 $37,750
Total Invoice $32,457 $35,245 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,586
Model Year20182018201220122012
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, 8336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,946$37,946$32,815$34,585$37,750
Adjustments for Features-6,385-6,685-275-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,561$31,261$32,540$34,285$37,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,745$5,210
Total Invoice$32,457$35,245$31,376$33,075$36,114
Adjustments for Features-5,930-6,209-263-2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,527$29,036$31,113$32,788$36,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$1,675$5,001

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182018201220122012
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
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   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
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$10,810$11,110$4,700$4,725$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,385$6,685$275$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,930-6,209-263-2870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182012
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
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
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
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested145054%

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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