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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: $30,489

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $26,116 $32,318 $43,075
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46    
Universal garage door opener 87    
All-weather floor mats 55 140 140
Rear spoiler 353 415 415
4-speed automatic 800    
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
AWD   2,260 2,200
Premium Group   5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30    
Universal garage door opener 56    
All-weather floor mats 33 127 127
Rear spoiler 230 378 378
4-speed automatic 727    
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
AWD   2,295 2,112
Premium Group   4,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 1,969 12,260 2,755
Options (change) 1,529 11,644 2,617
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $30,489 $46,850 $48,550
Total Invoice $28,270 $44,887 $46,617

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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: $8,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,967
Model Year200720182018
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionA4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,489$46,850$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-7,985-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,489$38,865$39,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$28,270$44,887$46,617
Adjustments for Features0-7,650-8,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$37,237$38,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$801

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200720182018
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,920$13,905$14,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,985$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,650-8,579

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in114.4 in
Length176.6 in197.5 in
Width68.3 in73.5 in
Height65.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110028%
Total Not Requested282572%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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