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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: $35,967

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $30,170
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230  
Remote start 455 455  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
All-weather floor mats 81 81 140
Cargo net 68 68  
Door sill trim plates 53 53  
Premium 1 Group     3,280
Driver Confidence Package     1,440
Navigation system     895
Entertainment Package     600
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Cargo tray     135
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149  
Remote start 341 341  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 123
Cargo net 44 44  
Door sill trim plates 34 34  
Premium 1 Group     3,149
Driver Confidence Package     1,267
Navigation system     788
Entertainment Package     528
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
2.4L I4 Hybrid     0
Cargo tray     119
Options (change) 4,197 1,252 7,685
Options (change) 3,354 856 7,026
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $35,967 $36,522 $38,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,291
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,967$36,522$38,730
Adjustments for Features-4,385-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,582$31,377$38,730
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterLaCrosse
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$10,075$10,835$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-528-2580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20192012
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.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110025%
Total Not Requested327575%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested237573%
Total Not Requested87527%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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