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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: $32,553

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,000

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,810 $28,495
Base Invoice $32,458 $26,707
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,090  
Navigation system 495 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 385  
Metal pedals 185  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Cargo tray 140 75
AWD 3,005  
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
LFX V6 engine 0  
Leather Group 2,006  
Navigation system 450 1,501
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 350  
Metal pedals 168  
All-weather floor mats 127 39
Cargo tray 127 46
AWD 2,884  
Panoramic sunroof 1,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 8,030 3,363
Options (change) 7,558 2,598
Destination 925 695
Total Price $42,765 $32,553
Total Invoice $40,941 $30,000

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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: $7,607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,447
Model Year20162010
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,765$32,553
Adjustments for Features-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,160$32,553
Total Invoice$40,941$30,000
Adjustments for Features-2,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,447$30,000

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,925$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4940

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
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

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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