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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: $29,630

Buick Verano   
Difference: $498

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $26,555
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $25,493
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Remote start 432 432 432  
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Cargo net 48 48 48 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 140
Experience Buick Package       1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Metal pedals       165
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Remote start 324 324 324  
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Cargo net 31 31 31 55
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 127
Experience Buick Package       1,265
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Metal pedals       150
Options (change) 2,758 2,558 2,190 2,150
Options (change) 2,189 2,011 1,735 1,956
Destination 775 775 775 925
Total Price $30,128 $31,228 $32,860 $29,630
Total Invoice $27,869 $28,880 $30,502 $28,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year2012201220122017
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,128$31,228$32,860$29,630
Adjustments for Features-760-1,460-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,368$29,768$31,225$29,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,869$28,880$30,502$28,374
Adjustments for Features-703-1,350-1,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,166$27,530$28,984$28,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$1,818$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2012201220122017
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
Remote app   $25
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
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$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
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$5,210$5,910$6,085$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$1,460$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-703-1,350-1,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20122017
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

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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