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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: $38,257

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,446

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $33,675
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
AWD 2,260 2,200  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 81
Cargo tray 135 135  
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Cargo net     68
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Remote start     455
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
AWD 2,295 2,112  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 52
Cargo tray 123 123  
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Cargo net     44
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Remote start     341
Options (change) 15,230 4,580 1,252
Options (change) 14,347 4,278 856
Destination 925 925 915
Total Price $49,820 $50,375 $38,257
Total Invoice $47,590 $48,278 $35,446

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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: $9,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,071
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$49,820$50,375$38,257
Adjustments for Features-2,170-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,650$48,205$38,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$47,590$48,278$35,446
Adjustments for Features-2,073-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,517$46,198$35,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$681$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,380$11,380$9,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,170$2,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,073-2,0800

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested267568%
Total Not Requested125032%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

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%

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