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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: $31,988

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,548

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForesterForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $26,586 $28,084
Essence Group 2,700      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Driver Confidence Package 1 445      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
All-weather floor mats 140 140 69 69
Cargo tray 135 135    
Rear spoiler 415 415 368  
Metal pedals 180 180    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Cargo net     48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Bodyside moldings     240 240
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Remote start     432 432
Essence Group 2,592      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Driver Confidence Package 1 405      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
All-weather floor mats 127 127 39 39
Cargo tray 123 123    
Rear spoiler 378 378 276  
Metal pedals 164 164    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Cargo net     31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Bodyside moldings     156 156
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 7,105 870 2,798 2,430
Options (change) 6,600 792 2,167 1,891
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $41,695 $46,665 $31,988 $33,220
Total Invoice $39,843 $44,792 $29,548 $30,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,043
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForesterForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T9T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,695$46,665$31,988$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,310-3,7100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,385$42,955$31,988$33,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,570$0$1,057
Total Invoice$39,843$44,792$29,548$30,770
Adjustments for Features-1,252-3,5610-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,591$41,231$29,548$30,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0$1,060

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseForesterForester
TrimBaseAvenir2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$25
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,980$9,380$5,670$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$3,710$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,252-3,5610-162

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelLaCrosseForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.4 in103.0 in
Length197.5 in169.5 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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