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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: $34,030

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $3,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,096

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $3,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,380 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,599 $33,675
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Sunroof 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 900 941
Options (change) 747 655
Destination 750 915
Total Price $34,030 $37,946
Total Invoice $32,096 $35,245

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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: $5,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,861
Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,030$37,946
Adjustments for Features0-9,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$28,246
Total Invoice$32,096$35,245
Adjustments for Features0-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,096$26,235

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,010

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,770 lb.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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