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Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,155

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $764

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,449

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $437

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,330 $27,330
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $22,992 $25,827
Rear spoiler 353 353 275 275
Cargo net 46 46    
CD changer, in-dash     695 695
Sunroof     900 900
Heated front seats     295 295
Rear spoiler 230 230 228 228
Cargo net 30 30    
CD changer, in-dash     577 577
Sunroof     747 747
Heated front seats     245 245
Options (change) 399 399 2,165 2,165
Options (change) 260 260 1,797 1,797
Destination 625 625 660 660
Total Price $27,919 $28,919 $27,155 $30,155
Total Invoice $25,886 $26,890 $25,449 $28,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,062
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4200hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$27,919$28,919$27,155$30,155
Adjustments for Features-2,695-1,6700-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,224$27,249$27,155$29,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$2,775
Total Invoice$25,886$26,890$25,449$28,284
Adjustments for Features-2,499-1,5530-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,387$25,337$25,449$28,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0$2,624

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800
5-speed manual $0  
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,220$5,195$3,525$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$1,670$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,499-1,5530-211

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.5 in
Length176.6 in198.1 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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