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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: $29,634

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,510

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,380
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46  
Sunroof   900
CD changer, in-dash   150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30  
Sunroof   747
CD changer, in-dash   124
Options (change) 1,114 1,050
Options (change) 769 871
Destination 625 750
Total Price $29,634 $34,180
Total Invoice $27,510 $32,220

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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: $4,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,821
Model Year20072008
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4300hp V8
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,634$34,180
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,514$34,180
Total Invoice$27,510$32,220
Adjustments for Features-1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,399$32,220

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,310 lb.3,770 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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