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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: $32,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,575

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,459 $28,084
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
Entertainment Package 650  
AWD 2,175  
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Head-up display (HUD) 350  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Navigation system 1,756 888
Entertainment Package 572  
AWD 2,088  
Xenon HID headlights 612  
Head-up display (HUD) 308  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Options (change) 7,610 2,121
Options (change) 6,872 1,696
Destination 750 795
Total Price $38,005 $32,911
Total Invoice $36,081 $30,575

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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: $3,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,125
Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,005$32,911
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,550$32,911
Total Invoice$36,081$30,575
Adjustments for Features-1,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,700$30,575

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in103.0 in
Length196.9 in169.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height59.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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