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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: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,645 $33,015
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,459 $31,694
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Sunroof, large     1,195 1,195
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Sunroof, large     1,052 1,052
Options (change) 533 761 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 392 539 1,052 1,052
Destination 645 645 750 750
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $31,590 $34,960
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $30,261 $33,496

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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: $3,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,023
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,873$29,301$31,590$34,960
Adjustments for Features-6400-905-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$30,685$31,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,070
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$30,261$33,496
Adjustments for Features-5960-867-3,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$29,394$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$1,031

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Total Value of Features$5,110$4,470$5,375$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$905$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-867-3,071

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,830 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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