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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: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,793

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,380 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,599 $26,005
CD changer, in-dash 150  
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
CD changer, in-dash 124  
Sunroof 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,050 1,469
Options (change) 871 1,163
Destination 750 625
Total Price $34,180 $29,989
Total Invoice $32,220 $27,793

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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: $4,811
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,002
Model Year20082006
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8230hp H4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,180$29,989
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,180$29,369
Total Invoice$32,220$27,793
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,220$27,218

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-575

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,770 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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