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Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,384

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $591

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,264

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $701

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Model Year20062008
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,330 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,827 $26,116
Rear spoiler 275 353
Heated front seats 295  
CD changer, in-dash 695  
Satellite radio 325 445
Stability control 495  
Sunroof 900  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler 228 230
Heated front seats 245  
CD changer, in-dash 577  
Satellite radio 270 334
Stability control 411  
Sunroof 747  
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Options (change) 2,985 1,844
Options (change) 2,478 1,503
Destination 660 645
Total Price $30,975 $30,384
Total Invoice $28,965 $28,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,045
Model Year20062008
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,975$30,384
Adjustments for Features0-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,975$27,864
Total Invoice$28,965$28,264
Adjustments for Features0-2,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,965$25,920

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,344

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in99.4 in
Length198.1 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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