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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: $32,711

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
TrimLimitedTouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $33,805
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Remote start 455 455  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Cargo net 68 68  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
Sunroof     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Remote start 341 341  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Cargo net 44 44  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
Sunroof     747
Options (change) 941 941 950
Options (change) 655 655 789
Destination 975 975 750
Total Price $32,711 $36,211 $35,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,278
Model Year201920192009
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
TrimLimitedTouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4300hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,711$36,211$35,505
Adjustments for Features-4,615-9,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,096$26,811$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$1,285$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201920192009
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
TrimLimitedTouringSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,840$12,625$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$9,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-4230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20192009
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.5 in
Length182.1 in198.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height67.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft316.0 ft3

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