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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: $29,989

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,793

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,590
Base Invoice $26,005 $28,414
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353 245
4-speed automatic 800  
AWD   2,145
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof, large   1,195
3.6L V6   1,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230 216
4-speed automatic 728  
AWD   2,169
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof, large   1,052
3.6L V6   1,206
Options (change) 1,469 5,055
Options (change) 1,163 4,731
Destination 625 860
Total Price $29,989 $35,505
Total Invoice $27,793 $34,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$29,989$35,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,989$33,100
Total Invoice$27,793$34,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,793$31,702

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,145$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,303

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.7 in
Length176.6 in196.9 in
Width68.3 in73.1 in
Height65.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft313.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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