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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: $36,522

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $4,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelForesterLaCrosse
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $31,660
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 68  
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo tray   135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 44  
All-weather floor mats 52 123
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Cargo tray   119
Options (change) 1,252 8,380
Options (change) 856 7,665
Destination 975 875
Total Price $36,522 $40,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,318
Model Year20192013
ModelForesterLaCrosse
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4hp
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,522$40,915
Adjustments for Features-4,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,237$40,915

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterLaCrosse
TrimTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,135$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20192013
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.3,835 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
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested232565%
Total Not Requested125035%
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
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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