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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: $32,253

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,851

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,660 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,394 $26,409
Leather Group 2,210  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 1,800
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Cargo tray 135 75
AWD 2,165  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Leather Group 2,121  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 1,650
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 39
Cargo tray 119 46
AWD 2,079  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 7,690 3,363
Options (change) 7,118 2,747
Destination 875 695
Total Price $40,225 $32,253
Total Invoice $38,387 $29,851

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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: $5,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,623
Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp 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$40,225$32,253
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,220$32,253
Total Invoice$38,387$29,851
Adjustments for Features-1,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,474$29,851

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,375$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
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 Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested122545%
Total Not Requested147555%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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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