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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: $37,865

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,899

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $36,065
Base Invoice $30,836 $34,622
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Cargo net 87  
Remote start 436  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Engine-block heater 133 100
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
AC power outlet 409  
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690
Premium Group   5,000
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
AWD   2,200
Rear spoiler   415
Cargo tray   135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Cargo net 56  
Remote start 328  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Engine-block heater 86 91
All-weather floor mats 46 127
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
AC power outlet 306  
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538
Premium Group   4,800
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
AWD   2,112
Rear spoiler   378
Cargo tray   123
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 4,045 12,770
Options (change) 3,238 11,980
Destination 825 925
Total Price $37,865 $49,760
Total Invoice $34,899 $47,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,344
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,865$49,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,865$45,275
Total Invoice$34,899$47,527
Adjustments for Features0-4,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,899$43,243

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,495$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,284

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.4 in
Length180.9 in197.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height66.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested182546%
Total Not Requested210054%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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