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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: $32,253

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,851

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,090

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Model Year20092016
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $33,810
Base Invoice $26,409 $32,458
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Remote start 432  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo tray 75 140
All-weather floor mats 69 140
Navigation system 1,800 495
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Metal pedals   185
Rear spoiler   385
AWD   3,005
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Remote start 324  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo tray 46 127
All-weather floor mats 39 127
Navigation system 1,650 450
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,006
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Metal pedals   168
Rear spoiler   350
AWD   2,884
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 3,363 8,030
Options (change) 2,747 7,558
Destination 695 925
Total Price $32,253 $42,765
Total Invoice $29,851 $40,941

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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: $7,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,500
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4304hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$32,253$42,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,253$40,060
Total Invoice$29,851$40,941
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,851$38,351

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,320$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.7 in
Length179.5 in196.9 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height65.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%

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