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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: $30,860

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,870

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $27,330
Base Invoice $30,927 $25,827
Cargo net 90  
Engine-block heater 133 50
Remote start 445 190
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   900
Audio controls on steering wheel   120
Heated front seats   295
Stability control   495
MP3-compatible player   545
Cargo net 58  
Engine-block heater 86 42
Remote start 333 158
Rear spoiler   228
Sunroof   747
Audio controls on steering wheel   100
Heated front seats   245
Stability control   411
MP3-compatible player   452
Options (change) 668 2,870
Options (change) 477 2,383
Destination 850 660
Total Price $34,613 $30,860
Total Invoice $32,254 $28,870

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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: $1,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,890
Model Year20152006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,613$30,860
Adjustments for Features-5,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,953$30,860
Total Invoice$32,254$28,870
Adjustments for Features-5,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,980$28,870

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,935$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2740

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.5 in
Length180.9 in198.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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%

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