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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: $11,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,450

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $32,028 $32,318 $43,075
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo net 90    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Remote start 445    
Engine-block heater 133 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 140 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
AC power outlet 415    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Premium Group   5,000  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
AWD   2,260 2,200
Rear spoiler   415 415
Cargo tray   135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo net 58    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Remote start 333    
Engine-block heater 86 91 91
All-weather floor mats 46 127 127
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
AC power outlet 311    
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Premium Group   4,800  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
AWD   2,295 2,112
Rear spoiler   378 378
Cargo tray   123 123
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 3,287 15,330 4,680
Options (change) 2,547 14,438 4,369
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $38,457 $49,920 $50,475
Total Invoice $35,450 $47,681 $48,369

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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: $9,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,182
Model Year201720182018
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,457$49,920$50,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,145-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,457$47,775$48,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$35,450$47,681$48,369
Adjustments for Features0-2,049-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,450$45,632$46,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$681

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201720182018
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,135$11,280$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,049-2,056

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172018
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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.3 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 warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested277571%
Total Not Requested115029%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

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%

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