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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: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $834

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,700
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,752
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46 60
Rear spoiler 353 353 275
Universal garage door opener   87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Leather Group     3,200
Sunroof     900
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30 53
Rear spoiler 230 230 242
Universal garage door opener   56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Leather Group     3,072
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 886 1,114 4,435
Options (change) 622 769 4,159
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $28,226 $29,654 $29,060
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,530 $27,836

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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: $731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121
Model Year200820082014
ModelForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,226$29,654$29,060
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,586$29,654$26,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,197$27,530$27,836
Adjustments for Features-5940-2,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,603$27,530$25,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year200820082014
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,310$5,670$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-2,112

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20082014
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
Buick Verano

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Forward collision alert200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested162546%
Total Not Requested190054%

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