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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: $38,027

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $848

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,297

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $31,465 $34,115
Base Invoice $33,675 $30,206 $32,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo net 68    
Door sill trim plates 53    
All-weather floor mats 81 140 140
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Driver Confidence Package   1,040 1,040
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Premium II Package   2,575  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,195 1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Cargo tray   140 140
AWD     2,425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo net 44    
Door sill trim plates 34    
All-weather floor mats 52 127 127
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Driver Confidence Package   946 946
Sunroof   910 910
Premium II Package   2,472  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,087 1,087
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Cargo tray   127 127
AWD     2,328
Options (change) 1,022 6,485 6,335
Options (change) 707 6,028 5,884
Destination 915 925 925
Total Price $38,027 $38,875 $41,375
Total Invoice $35,297 $37,159 $39,559

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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: $3,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,169
Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,027$38,875$41,375
Adjustments for Features-2,4850-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,542$38,875$40,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$35,297$37,159$39,559
Adjustments for Features-2,3070-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,990$37,159$38,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,205

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year201820172017
ModelForesterRegalRegal
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,735$7,250$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3070-1,195

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,980 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested115036%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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