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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: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,414 $26,116
AWD 2,145  
Rear spoiler 245 353
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,370  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
AWD 2,169  
Rear spoiler 216 230
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,206  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 5,055 2,114
Options (change) 4,731 1,678
Destination 860 645
Total Price $35,505 $30,654
Total Invoice $34,005 $28,439

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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: $3,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,029
Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,505$30,654
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$30,654
Total Invoice$34,005$28,439
Adjustments for Features-1,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,468$28,439

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,975$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5370

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in99.4 in
Length196.9 in176.6 in
Width73.1 in68.3 in
Height59.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.357.7 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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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