Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 Buick Verano Buick Verano 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,935

Buick Verano   
Difference: $913

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,387

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $203

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $23,080
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $22,157
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 795
Remote start 432 432 432  
Satellite radio 432      
Cargo net 48 48 48 60
Rear spoiler 368 368   375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Leather Group       3,675
Sunroof       900
Metal pedals       165
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 700
Remote start 324 324 324  
Satellite radio 324      
Cargo net 31 31 31 53
Rear spoiler 276 276   330
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Leather Group       3,528
Sunroof       792
Metal pedals       145
Options (change) 3,628 2,996 2,628 5,970
Options (change) 2,848 2,358 2,082 5,548
Destination 725 725 725 885
Total Price $30,848 $31,716 $33,348 $29,935
Total Invoice $28,387 $29,269 $30,891 $28,590

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Buick Verano dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $649
Model Year2011201120112013
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$30,848$31,716$33,348$29,935
Adjustments for Features-485-1,185-1,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,363$30,531$31,988$29,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,387$29,269$30,891$28,590
Adjustments for Features-446-1,094-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,941$28,175$29,631$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$1,690$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2011201120112013
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
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
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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$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$5,285$5,985$6,160$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$1,185$1,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-446-1,094-1,2600

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112013
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 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.3 ft3

Return to top

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.