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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: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $3,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVerano
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $22,585
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $21,681
Navigation system 1,350     795
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Remote start 455 455 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Navigation system 1,156     700
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Remote start 341 341 341  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Options (change) 2,103 753 753 5,075
Options (change) 1,689 533 533 4,737
Destination 915 915 915 885
Total Price $32,413 $34,758 $37,758 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,109 $32,335 $35,123 $27,303

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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: $1,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,782
Model Year2018201820182012
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$32,413$34,758$37,758$28,545
Adjustments for Features-3,265-7,325-7,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,148$27,433$30,133$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,109$32,335$35,123$27,303
Adjustments for Features-3,033-6,814-7,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,076$25,521$28,030$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$1,555$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2018201820182012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $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
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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$0$0 
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$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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$7,615$11,675$11,975$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$7,325$7,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,033-6,814-7,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,323 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 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 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, rear250Yes
Total Requested212578%
Total Not Requested60022%

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