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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: $36,447

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,773

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,977

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Model Year20172013
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $31,660
Base Invoice $32,028 $30,394
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
Remote start 445  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Engine-block heater 133 50
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   2,175
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo tray   135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
Remote start 333  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Engine-block heater 86 44
All-weather floor mats 46 123
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
AWD   2,088
Rear spoiler   308
Cargo tray   119
Options (change) 1,277 9,110
Options (change) 870 8,481
Destination 875 875
Total Price $36,447 $41,645
Total Invoice $33,773 $39,750

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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: $5,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,589
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,447$41,645
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,787$41,645
Total Invoice$33,773$39,750
Adjustments for Features-6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,161$39,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172013
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,110$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172013
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.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.2 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 Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested207558%
Total Not Requested150042%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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