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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: $31,575

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,434

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,040 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,553 $28,084
Driver Confidence Package 1,150  
Rear spoiler 275  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Stability control 495  
Remote start 190 432
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
Satellite radio   432
Driver Confidence Package 955  
Rear spoiler 228  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Stability control 411  
Remote start 158 324
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
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 3,850 1,793
Options (change) 3,196 1,288
Destination 685 795
Total Price $31,575 $32,583
Total Invoice $29,434 $30,167

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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: $2,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,748
Model Year20072013
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$31,575$32,583
Adjustments for Features0-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$28,823
Total Invoice$29,434$30,167
Adjustments for Features0-3,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,434$26,686

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
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
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, with navigation$225 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$2,650$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,481

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.0 in
Length198.1 in169.5 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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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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height 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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