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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: $29,965

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,645

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,081

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Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $23,380
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $22,445
Navigation Package 1,350      
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
Remote start 445 445 445  
Cargo net 90 90 90 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 140
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 150
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395 1,395  
Chrome grille (optional)       495
Leather Group       3,670
Experience Buick Package       1,045
Navigation Package 1,157      
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88
Remote start 333 333 333  
Cargo net 58 58 58 53
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 123
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 132
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195 1,195  
Chrome grille (optional)       436
Leather Group       3,523
Experience Buick Package       920
Options (change) 2,463 2,508 2,508 5,660
Options (change) 1,921 1,959 1,959 5,275
Destination 850 850 850 925
Total Price $32,108 $34,153 $37,153 $29,965
Total Invoice $29,726 $31,594 $34,378 $28,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $631
Model Year2016201620162015
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$32,108$34,153$37,153$29,965
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,870-4,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,598$30,283$33,083$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$315$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,726$31,594$34,378$28,645
Adjustments for Features-1,398-3,580-3,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,328$28,014$30,612$28,645
Cost Above Minimum$314$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2016201620162015
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$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$6,710$9,070$9,270$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$3,870$4,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,398-3,580-3,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20162015
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 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Chrome grille (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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