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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: $32,165

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $298

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,953

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $27,330
Base Invoice $27,992 $25,827
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Satellite radio 432 325
Remote start 432 190
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Driver Confidence Package   1,150
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats   295
Stability control   495
MP3-compatible player   545
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Satellite radio 324 270
Remote start 324 158
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Driver Confidence Package   955
Rear spoiler   228
Sunroof   747
Heated front seats   245
Stability control   411
MP3-compatible player   452
Options (change) 1,793 4,175
Options (change) 1,288 3,466
Destination 775 660
Total Price $32,463 $32,165
Total Invoice $30,055 $29,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,472
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,463$32,165
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,603$32,165
Total Invoice$30,055$29,953
Adjustments for Features-3,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,481$29,953

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,485$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5740

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,440 lb.3,568 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.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

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