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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: $32,860

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $9,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,635 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,290 $27,992
Leather Group 2,090  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 495 1,000
Metal pedals 185  
Rear spoiler 385  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Cargo tray 140  
AWD 3,005  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Leather Group 2,006  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 436 888
Metal pedals 163  
Rear spoiler 339  
All-weather floor mats 123 39
Cargo tray 123  
AWD 2,884  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Options (change) 7,635 2,190
Options (change) 7,126 1,735
Destination 925 775
Total Price $42,195 $32,860
Total Invoice $40,341 $30,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,567
Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,195$32,860
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,865$32,860
Total Invoice$40,341$30,502
Adjustments for Features-1,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,069$30,502

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$6,975$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,162 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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