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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: $29,870

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $23,080
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $22,157
Navigation system 1,350     795
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Cargo net 90 90 90 60
Engine-block heater 133 133 133 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Leather Group       3,675
Sunroof       900
Rear spoiler       375
Navigation system 1,156     700
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Cargo net 58 58 58 53
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 88
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Leather Group       3,528
Sunroof       792
Rear spoiler       330
Options (change) 2,255 905 905 5,905
Options (change) 1,786 630 630 5,491
Destination 875 875 875 885
Total Price $32,325 $33,075 $36,075 $29,870
Total Invoice $29,982 $30,748 $33,533 $28,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,294
Model Year2017201720172013
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$32,325$33,075$36,075$29,870
Adjustments for Features-2,390-3,775-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$29,300$32,100$29,870
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,982$30,748$33,533$28,533
Adjustments for Features-2,217-3,509-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,765$27,239$29,838$28,533
Cost Above Minimum$526$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2017201720172013
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$100$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
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
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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 external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$7,265$8,650$8,850$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$3,775$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,217-3,509-3,6950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20172013
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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