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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: $28,645

Buick Verano   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $22,585
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $21,681
Navigation Package 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       795
Navigation Package 1,157      
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Navigation system       700
Options (change) 2,165 815 815 5,175
Options (change) 1,729 572 572 4,825
Destination 850 850 850 885
Total Price $31,810 $32,460 $35,460 $28,645
Total Invoice $29,534 $30,207 $32,991 $27,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,810$32,460$35,460$28,645
Adjustments for Features-2,810-3,045-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$29,415$32,215$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,534$30,207$32,991$27,391
Adjustments for Features-2,609-2,834-3,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,925$27,373$29,972$27,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$448$3,047$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,710$7,945$8,145$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$3,045$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,609-2,834-3,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20162012
ModelForesterVerano
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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 key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested95035%

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