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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: $35,830

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920102010
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTouringCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $29,645 $33,015
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Cargo net 68    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package   650  
Xenon HID headlights   695 695
Head-up display (HUD)   350 350
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Cargo net 44    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484  
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package   572  
Xenon HID headlights   612 612
Head-up display (HUD)   308 308
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 1,171 5,435 4,235
Options (change) 804 4,784 3,728
Destination 975 750 750
Total Price $36,441 $35,830 $38,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,493
Model Year201920102010
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTouringCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,441$35,830$38,000
Adjustments for Features-5,7100-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,731$35,830$36,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201920102010
ModelForesterLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimTouringCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$9,700$3,990$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2790-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20192010
ModelForesterLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.7 in
Length182.1 in196.9 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height67.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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