Envision vs Forester

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Buick Envision
Buick

Envision

Price from $41,300
Monthly payment $480
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Subaru Forester
Subaru

Forester

Price from $29,995
Monthly payment $349
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Specifications

  Envision Forester
Manufacturer Buick Subaru
Starting price $41,300 $29,995
Monthly payment $480 $349
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 25.0 mpg 35.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 360 g/mi 254 g/mi–348 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Buick Envision and Subaru Forester suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Envision starts at $41,300; Forester starts at $29,995. The difference is $11,305, making Forester about 27% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Envision — $480; Forester — $349. The difference is $131 per month, with Forester lower.

The models use different powertrains: Envision — Gasoline; Forester — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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