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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: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $22,585
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $21,681
Remote start 432 432 432  
Satellite radio 432      
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Remote start 324 324 324  
Satellite radio 324      
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Options (change) 3,212 2,580 2,580 5,075
Options (change) 2,541 2,051 2,051 4,737
Destination 725 725 725 885
Total Price $30,432 $31,300 $33,300 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,080 $28,962 $30,860 $27,303

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $293
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,432$31,300$33,300$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,860-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,272$29,440$31,065$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,793$0
Total Invoice$28,080$28,962$30,860$27,303
Adjustments for Features-1,070-1,721-2,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,010$27,241$28,789$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$1,779$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for audio system   $25
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, 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
Total Value of Features$5,510$6,210$6,585$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,860$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,070-1,721-2,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112012
ModelForesterVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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, rear250Yes
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested95035%

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