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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: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,826

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,963 $26,005
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,535  
AWD 2,165  
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Rear spoiler 350 353
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,434  
AWD 2,078  
All-weather floor mats 123 33
Rear spoiler 308 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 6,385 1,524
Options (change) 5,995 1,196
Destination 875 625
Total Price $37,430 $30,044
Total Invoice $35,833 $27,826

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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: $4,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,561
Model Year20122006
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$37,430$30,044
Adjustments for Features-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,875$30,044
Total Invoice$35,833$27,826
Adjustments for Features-2,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,387$27,826

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,125$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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 Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.857.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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