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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: $38,257

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,446

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,094

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Model Year20182016
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $33,810
Base Invoice $33,675 $32,458
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,245
Premium I Group   3,860
Driver Confidence Package   2,125
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   3,005
Rear spoiler   385
Cargo tray   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
All-weather floor mats 52 127
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,133
Premium I Group   3,706
Driver Confidence Package   1,934
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
AWD   2,884
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo tray   127
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,252 12,985
Options (change) 856 12,157
Destination 915 925
Total Price $38,257 $47,720
Total Invoice $35,446 $45,540

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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: $9,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,451
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4304hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,257$47,720
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,872$47,720
Total Invoice$35,446$45,540
Adjustments for Features-3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,089$45,540

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182016
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 
AC power outlet $100
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
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
HD radio$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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
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$9,285$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,162 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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200056%
Total Not Requested155044%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested147580%
Total Not Requested37520%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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