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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: $32,081

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $84

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,330 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,827 $28,084
Driver Confidence Package 1,150  
Rear spoiler 275  
Stability control 495  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Remote start 190 432
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Driver Confidence Package 955  
Rear spoiler 228  
Stability control 411  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Remote start 158 324
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 245  
Sunroof 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 4,175 1,361
Options (change) 3,466 964
Destination 660 725
Total Price $32,165 $32,081
Total Invoice $29,953 $29,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,716
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,165$32,081
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$28,271
Total Invoice$29,953$29,773
Adjustments for Features0-3,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,953$26,237

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,536

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.0 in
Length198.1 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.068.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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