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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $26,116
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Premium Group 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415 353
All-weather floor mats 140 140 55
Cargo tray 135 135 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Premium Group 4,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378 230
All-weather floor mats 127 127 33
Cargo tray 123 123 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 12,395 2,890 2,244
Options (change) 11,767 2,740 1,757
Destination 925 925 645
Total Price $46,985 $48,685 $30,784
Total Invoice $45,010 $46,740 $28,518

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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: $8,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,298
Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$46,985$48,685$30,784
Adjustments for Features-7,510-8,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,475$40,225$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$45,010$46,740$28,518
Adjustments for Features-7,194-8,1220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,816$38,618$28,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$802$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,655$14,605$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$8,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,194-8,1220

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in99.4 in
Length197.5 in176.6 in
Width73.5 in68.3 in
Height57.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
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 outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110028%
Total Not Requested282572%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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