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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: $38,176

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,394

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,414 $33,675
Navigation system 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Rear spoiler 245  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,370  
AWD 2,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Remote start   455
Navigation system 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Rear spoiler 216  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,206  
AWD 2,169  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Remote start   341
Options (change) 9,690 1,171
Options (change) 8,810 804
Destination 860 915
Total Price $40,140 $38,176
Total Invoice $38,084 $35,394

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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: $5,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,944
Model Year20112018
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimCXL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,140$38,176
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,140$34,666
Total Invoice$38,084$35,394
Adjustments for Features0-3,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,084$32,140

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
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$5,640$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,254

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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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