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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: $25,651

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $23,380
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $22,445
Premium Package 2,350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Cargo net 46 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140
Cargo organizer 115 115 115 150
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183  
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Chrome grille (optional)       495
Sunroof       900
Convenience Group       1,640
Premium Package 2,117      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Cargo net 30 30 30 53
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 123
Cargo organizer 72 72 72 132
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119  
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Chrome grille (optional)       436
Sunroof       792
Convenience Group       1,574
Options (change) 3,231 698 839 3,385
Options (change) 2,685 449 540 3,110
Destination 625 625 625 925
Total Price $25,651 $28,218 $29,359 $27,690
Total Invoice $23,762 $26,075 $27,170 $26,480

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$25,651$28,218$29,359$27,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,000-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,651$26,318$28,359$25,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,708$0
Total Invoice$23,762$26,075$27,170$26,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,756-925-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,762$24,319$26,245$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$2,483$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2006200620062015
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Hood scoop  $100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
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$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,245$7,145$6,245$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,000$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,756-925-1,965

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20062015
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 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested132539%
Total Not Requested210061%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Chrome grille (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested135061%

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