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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: $30,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $13,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,153

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $13,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $36,065
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $34,622
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
iPod integration 223 223  
Remote start 432 432  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo net 46 46  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140
Rear spoiler 367   415
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cargo tray   75 135
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145
Essence Group     2,600
Driver Confidence Package 1     445
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Metal pedals     180
Panoramic sunroof     1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
iPod integration 145 145  
Remote start 324 324  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo net 30 30  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127
Rear spoiler 275   378
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Cargo tray   46 123
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042
Essence Group     2,496
Driver Confidence Package 1     405
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Metal pedals     164
Panoramic sunroof     1,410
Options (change) 3,893 3,601 7,005
Options (change) 3,128 2,902 6,504
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $30,583 $32,491 $43,995
Total Invoice $28,153 $30,006 $42,051

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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: $10,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,069
Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,583$32,491$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,583$32,216$41,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0
Total Invoice$28,153$30,006$42,051
Adjustments for Features0-254-2,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,153$29,752$39,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092017
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$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
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,570$5,845$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-2,829

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.4 in
Length179.5 in197.5 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height65.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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