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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: $35,555

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $71

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,098

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,414 $31,569
Rear spoiler 245  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 50 133
3.6L V6 1,370  
AWD 2,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Remote start   445
Rear spoiler 216  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 44 86
3.6L V6 1,206  
AWD 2,169  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Remote start   333
Options (change) 5,105 981
Options (change) 4,775 679
Destination 860 850
Total Price $35,555 $35,626
Total Invoice $34,049 $33,098

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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: $1,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year20112016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,555$35,626
Adjustments for Features0-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$33,631
Total Invoice$34,049$33,098
Adjustments for Features0-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$31,245

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$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
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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 Weight4,196 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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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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