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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: $11,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,899

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,065 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,622 $30,836
Premium Group 5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415  
All-weather floor mats 140 72
Cargo tray 135  
Engine-block heater 100 133
AWD 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
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
Premium Group 4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378  
All-weather floor mats 127 46
Cargo tray 123  
Engine-block heater 91 86
AWD 2,112  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
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) 12,770 4,045
Options (change) 11,980 3,238
Destination 925 825
Total Price $49,760 $37,865
Total Invoice $47,527 $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: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,344
Model Year20172014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,760$37,865
Adjustments for Features-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,275$37,865
Total Invoice$47,527$34,899
Adjustments for Features-4,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,243$34,899

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelLaCrosseForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,980$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in103.9 in
Length197.5 in180.9 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested182546%
Total Not Requested210054%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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