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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: $34,784

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $796

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,330

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,805 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,946 $30,836
Bluetooth cell phone link 50  
Engine-block heater 75 133
Sunroof 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Remote start   436
Bluetooth cell phone link 42  
Engine-block heater 62 86
Sunroof 747  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Remote start   328
Options (change) 1,025 964
Options (change) 851 669
Destination 750 825
Total Price $35,580 $34,784
Total Invoice $33,547 $32,330

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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: $5,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,850
Model Year20092014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimSuper2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,580$34,784
Adjustments for Features0-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,580$29,799
Total Invoice$33,547$32,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,547$27,697

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$3,050$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,633

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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