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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: $29,691

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $33,535
Base Invoice $26,005 $32,194
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
All-weather floor mats 55 140
4-speed automatic 800  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,075
AWD   3,005
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
All-weather floor mats 33 123
4-speed automatic 728  
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   1,992
AWD   2,884
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 1,171 6,415
Options (change) 966 6,051
Destination 625 925
Total Price $29,691 $40,875
Total Invoice $27,596 $39,170

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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: $7,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,640
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4304hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-19
Total Price$29,691$40,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,691$36,770
Total Invoice$27,596$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,596$35,236

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$5,345$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,934

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062014
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.4,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112546%
Total Not Requested130054%

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