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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: $32,791

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,463

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $29,590
Base Invoice $27,992 $28,414
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,995
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Remote start 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550
Entertainment Package   650
Temporary spare tire   100
Rear spoiler   245
Sunroof, large   1,195
3.6L V6   1,370
AWD   2,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,756
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Remote start 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484
Entertainment Package   572
Temporary spare tire   88
Rear spoiler   216
Sunroof, large   1,052
3.6L V6   1,206
AWD   2,169
Options (change) 2,121 8,250
Options (change) 1,696 7,543
Destination 775 860
Total Price $32,791 $38,700
Total Invoice $30,463 $36,817

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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: $5,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,731
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,791$38,700
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,791$38,045
Total Invoice$30,463$36,817
Adjustments for Features0-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,463$36,194

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,585$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
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.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

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