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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: $34,105

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $821

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,158

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $298

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Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $32,380
Base Invoice $30,927 $30,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Sunroof   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 62
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 981 975
Options (change) 679 809
Destination 850 750
Total Price $34,926 $34,105
Total Invoice $32,456 $32,158

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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: $4,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4300hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,926$34,105
Adjustments for Features-4,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,041$34,105
Total Invoice$32,456$32,158
Adjustments for Features-4,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,916$32,158

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringSuper
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,135$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152008
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.3,770 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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