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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: $32,109

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,766

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,414 $26,409
Rear spoiler 245  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Entertainment Package 650  
3.6L V6 1,370  
AWD 2,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Rear spoiler 216  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Navigation system 1,756 1,650
Entertainment Package 572  
3.6L V6 1,206  
AWD 2,169  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 7,700 3,219
Options (change) 7,059 2,662
Destination 860 695
Total Price $38,150 $32,109
Total Invoice $36,333 $29,766

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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: $4,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,286
Model Year20112009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,150$32,109
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$32,109
Total Invoice$36,333$29,766
Adjustments for Features-1,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,052$29,766

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.5 XT Limited
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
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,290$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2810

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in103.0 in
Length196.9 in179.5 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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