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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: $35,555

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $71

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,098

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $29,590
Base Invoice $31,569 $28,414
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 50
Temporary spare tire   100
Rear spoiler   245
Sunroof, large   1,195
3.6L V6   1,370
AWD   2,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 44
Temporary spare tire   88
Rear spoiler   216
Sunroof, large   1,052
3.6L V6   1,206
AWD   2,169
Options (change) 981 5,105
Options (change) 679 4,775
Destination 850 860
Total Price $35,626 $35,555
Total Invoice $33,098 $34,049

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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: $1,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,626$35,555
Adjustments for Features-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,631$35,555
Total Invoice$33,098$34,049
Adjustments for Features-1,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,245$34,049

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,370$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8530

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.7 in
Length180.9 in196.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height66.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft313.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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