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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: $31,185

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $4,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,140

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,330 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,827 $31,569
Rear spoiler 275  
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 295  
Audio controls on steering wheel 120  
Stability control 495  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Engine-block heater 50 133
Remote start 190 445
Sunroof 900  
Cargo net   90
Rear spoiler 228  
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 245  
Audio controls on steering wheel 100  
Stability control 411  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Engine-block heater 42 86
Remote start 158 333
Sunroof 747  
Cargo net   58
Options (change) 3,195 668
Options (change) 2,653 477
Destination 660 850
Total Price $31,185 $35,313
Total Invoice $29,140 $32,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,736
Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,185$35,313
Adjustments for Features0-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$29,418
Total Invoice$29,140$32,896
Adjustments for Features0-5,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,140$27,404

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,492

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.9 in
Length198.1 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.074.7 ft3

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