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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,555
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,493
Navigation system 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Remote start 455 455 455  
Cargo net 68 68 68 60
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 140
Experience Buick Package       1,390
Driver Confidence Package       890
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Navigation system 1,156      
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Remote start 341 341 341  
Cargo net 44 44 44 55
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 127
Experience Buick Package       1,265
Driver Confidence Package       810
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 2,372 1,022 1,022 2,875
Options (change) 1,863 707 707 2,616
Destination 915 915 915 925
Total Price $32,682 $35,027 $38,027 $30,355
Total Invoice $30,283 $32,509 $35,297 $29,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,024
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,682$35,027$38,027$30,355
Adjustments for Features-1,865-5,925-6,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,817$29,102$31,802$30,355
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,283$32,509$35,297$29,034
Adjustments for Features-1,728-5,499-5,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,555$27,010$29,519$29,034
Cost Above Minimum$1,545$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$10,725$11,025$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$5,925$6,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,728-5,499-5,7780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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