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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: $38,457

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,303

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,450

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,077

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Model Year20172017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $36,065
Base Invoice $32,028 $34,622
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 445  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Engine-block heater 133 100
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
AC power outlet 415  
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
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 333  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Engine-block heater 86 91
All-weather floor mats 46 127
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
AC power outlet 311  
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) 3,287 12,770
Options (change) 2,547 11,980
Destination 875 925
Total Price $38,457 $49,760
Total Invoice $35,450 $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: $9,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,124
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,457$49,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,457$47,715
Total Invoice$35,450$47,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,450$45,574

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017
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
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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$9,135$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,953

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172017
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested247589%
Total Not Requested30011%

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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested277571%
Total Not Requested115029%
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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