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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: $37,865

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,899

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,535 $32,995
Base Invoice $32,194 $30,836
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 2,125  
Navigation system 795  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,745  
Premium I Group 3,745  
All-weather floor mats 140 72
Cargo tray 140  
Engine-block heater 50 133
AWD 3,005  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
AC power outlet   409
Remote start   436
LFX V6 engine 0  
Driver Confidence Package 1,870  
Navigation system 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,536  
Premium I Group 3,596  
All-weather floor mats 123 46
Cargo tray 123  
Engine-block heater 44 86
AWD 2,884  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
AC power outlet   306
Remote start   328
Options (change) 12,940 4,045
Options (change) 11,928 3,238
Destination 925 825
Total Price $47,400 $37,865
Total Invoice $45,047 $34,899

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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: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,694
Model Year20142014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$47,400$37,865
Adjustments for Features-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,870$37,865
Total Invoice$45,047$34,899
Adjustments for Features-1,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,593$34,899

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$9,100$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4540

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
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 Weight4,162 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested165041%
Total Not Requested240059%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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