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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: $33,235

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,709

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $1,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,459 $31,569
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Engine-block heater 50 133
Xenon HID headlights 695  
Head-up display (HUD) 350  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Remote start   445
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Engine-block heater 44 86
Xenon HID headlights 612  
Head-up display (HUD) 308  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Remote start   333
Options (change) 2,840 1,205
Options (change) 2,500 824
Destination 750 850
Total Price $33,235 $35,850
Total Invoice $31,709 $33,243

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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: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,081
Model Year20102016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,235$35,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$33,030
Total Invoice$31,709$33,243
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,709$30,628

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,615

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in103.9 in
Length196.9 in180.9 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested7514%
Total Not Requested45086%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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