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Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,491 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $904 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,322 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||
| Difference: $1,226 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | CXL | CXS | Super |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $26,280 | $27,790 | $32,380 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $24,835 | $26,262 | $30,599 |
| 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 | ||||
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 695 | 695 | 150 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 275 | ||||
| Stability control | 495 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Sunroof | 747 | 747 | 747 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 577 | 577 | 124 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 228 | ||||
| Stability control | 411 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,801 | 1,434 | 2,365 | 1,595 | 1,050 |
| Options (change) | 1,297 | 1,022 | 1,963 | 1,324 | 871 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $28,491 | $30,324 | $29,395 | $30,135 | $34,180 |
| Total Invoice | $26,322 | $28,126 | $27,548 | $28,336 | $32,220 |
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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: $4,514 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,561 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | CXL | CXS | Super |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 200hp V6 | 240hp V6 | 300hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | A4 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 240, 9 | 240, 9 | 240, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/60-16 | 225/55-17 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $28,491 | $30,324 | $29,395 | $30,135 | $34,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,610 | -3,845 | 0 | -125 | -1,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,881 | $26,479 | $29,395 | $30,010 | $33,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $615 | $3,635 |
| Total Invoice | $26,322 | $28,126 | $27,548 | $28,336 | $32,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,335 | -3,566 | 0 | -118 | -1,084 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,987 | $24,560 | $27,548 | $28,218 | $31,136 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,573 | $0 | $670 | $3,588 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | CXL | CXS | Super |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $125 | $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 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $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 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $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 | ||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,635 | $6,870 | $3,025 | $3,150 | $4,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,610 | $3,845 | $0 | $125 | $1,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,335 | -3,566 | 0 | -118 | -1,084 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | LaCrosse |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 198.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,496 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL
| CD changer, in-dash | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS
| CD changer, in-dash | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
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