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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: $27,562

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $188

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $22,585
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $21,681
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Leather Group     3,380
Sunroof     900
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Leather Group     3,245
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 42 183 4,280
Options (change) 28 119 4,037
Destination 625 625 885
Total Price $27,562 $28,703 $27,750
Total Invoice $25,654 $26,749 $26,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$27,562$28,703$27,750
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,662$28,703$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,654$26,749$26,603
Adjustments for Features-8380-1,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,816$26,749$25,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,245$5,345$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-8380-1,491

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in183.9 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested152556%
Total Not Requested120044%

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