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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 Limited   
Difference: $11,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $32,318 $43,075
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
iPod integration 223 223    
Remote start 432 432    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 453 453    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140 140
Rear spoiler 367   415 415
Cargo tray   75 135 135
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145  
Essence Group     2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1     445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395  
Metal pedals     180 180
Panoramic sunroof     1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
iPod integration 145 145    
Remote start 324 324    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 340 340    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127 127
Rear spoiler 275   378 378
Cargo tray   46 123 123
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042  
Essence Group     2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1     405  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359  
Metal pedals     164 164
Panoramic sunroof     1,410  
Options (change) 3,893 3,601 7,105 870
Options (change) 2,982 2,753 6,600 792
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $30,583 $32,791 $41,695 $46,665
Total Invoice $28,032 $30,155 $39,843 $44,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,436
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,583$32,791$41,695$46,665
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,485-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,583$32,516$39,210$41,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$2,570
Total Invoice$28,032$30,155$39,843$44,792
Adjustments for Features0-253-2,375-4,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,032$29,902$37,468$40,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,870$0$2,635

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,495$5,770$7,980$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,485$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-2,375-4,689

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102018
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.3,491 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.3 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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