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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: $28,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,322

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $33,805
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $31,946
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Cargo net 46 46  
Remote start 432 432  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Rear spoiler 367    
CD changer, in-dash     195
Sunroof     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Cargo net 30 30  
Remote start 324 324  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Rear spoiler 275    
CD changer, in-dash     162
Sunroof     747
Options (change) 1,801 1,434 1,095
Options (change) 1,297 1,022 909
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $28,491 $30,324 $35,650
Total Invoice $26,322 $28,126 $33,605

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,556
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp V8
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,491$30,324$35,650
Adjustments for Features-2,460-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,031$27,629$35,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$26,322$28,126$33,605
Adjustments for Features-2,273-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,049$25,626$33,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,577$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,035$6,270$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$2,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,273-2,5000

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.5 in
Length179.5 in198.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft316.0 ft3

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

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