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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: $32,533

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $162

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,116

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $23,480
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $22,541
Navigation system 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   1,595 1,595  
Premium Group       5,190
Experience Buick Package       1,365
Driver Confidence Package       890
Metallic paint (extra cost)       395
Navigation system 1,156      
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Engine-block heater 86 86 86 91
Remote start 333 333 333  
Cargo net 58 58 58 55
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 127
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 136
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366  
Premium Group       4,972
Experience Buick Package       1,242
Driver Confidence Package       810
Metallic paint (extra cost)       359
Options (change) 2,463 2,708 2,708 8,290
Options (change) 1,920 2,130 2,130 7,792
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $32,533 $34,878 $37,878 $32,695
Total Invoice $30,116 $32,248 $35,033 $31,258

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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: $3,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4250hp 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$32,533$34,878$37,878$32,695
Adjustments for Features-1,715-5,775-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,818$29,103$31,803$32,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,116$32,248$35,033$31,258
Adjustments for Features-1,588-5,340-5,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,528$26,908$29,414$31,258
Cost Above Minimum$1,620$0$2,506$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2017201720172016
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$100$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 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
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 
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 
Metal pedals   $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,590$10,650$10,950$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$5,775$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,588-5,340-5,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20172016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Metal pedals75No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@2000
1000No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265056%
Total Not Requested207544%
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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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