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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: $30,935

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,000

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,262 $28,084
Driver Confidence Package 950  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   432
Driver Confidence Package 789  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Sunroof 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   324
Options (change) 2,395 1,793
Options (change) 1,988 1,288
Destination 750 795
Total Price $30,935 $32,583
Total Invoice $29,000 $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: $2,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,569
Model Year20082013
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,935$32,583
Adjustments for Features0-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,935$28,548
Total Invoice$29,000$30,167
Adjustments for Features0-3,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,000$26,431

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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$2,950$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,736

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

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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