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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: $30,324

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,126

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,805 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,946 $26,409
CD changer, in-dash 195  
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
CD changer, in-dash 162  
Sunroof 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,095 1,434
Options (change) 909 1,022
Destination 750 695
Total Price $35,650 $30,324
Total Invoice $33,605 $28,126

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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: $8,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,979
Model Year20092009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,650$30,324
Adjustments for Features0-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,650$27,629
Total Invoice$33,605$28,126
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,605$25,626

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.5 XT Limited
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,500

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.0 in
Length198.1 in179.5 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
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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