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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: $28,006

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $894

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Cargo net 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Sunroof     900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash     695 695 150
Folding second row seats     275    
Cargo net 30 30      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Sunroof     747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash     577 577 124
Folding second row seats     228    
Options (change) 486 669 1,870 1,595 1,050
Options (change) 316 435 1,552 1,324 871
Destination 625 625 750 750 750
Total Price $28,006 $29,189 $28,900 $30,135 $34,180
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,065 $27,137 $28,336 $32,220

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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: $3,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,275
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,006$29,189$28,900$30,135$34,180
Adjustments for Features-2,245-1,3700-525-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,761$27,819$28,900$29,610$32,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$710$3,730
Total Invoice$25,942$27,065$27,137$28,336$32,220
Adjustments for Features-2,080-1,2700-494-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,862$25,795$27,137$27,842$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$705$3,622

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800$800
5-speed manual $0   
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$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$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,520$5,645$4,275$4,800$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$1,370$0$525$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,080-1,2700-494-1,461

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062008
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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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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