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Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,335

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $12,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $13,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLegacy
TrimBaseAvenir2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $31,595
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $29,442
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo tray 135 135 75
Rear spoiler 415 415 393
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Premium Group 5,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Navigation system     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
Bodyside moldings     251
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo tray 123 123 46
Rear spoiler 378 378 295
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Premium Group 4,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Navigation system     1,668
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Bodyside moldings     163
Options (change) 13,400 2,750 2,990
Options (change) 12,682 2,613 2,348
Destination 925 925 750
Total Price $47,990 $48,545 $35,335
Total Invoice $45,925 $46,613 $32,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,543
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLegacy
TrimBaseAvenir2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$47,990$48,545$35,335
Adjustments for Features-8,195-8,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,795$40,350$35,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$45,925$46,613$32,540
Adjustments for Features-7,842-7,8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,083$38,744$32,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLegacy
TrimBaseAvenir2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,020$12,020$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,195$8,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,842-7,8690

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in108.3 in
Length197.5 in186.4 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested125032%
Total Not Requested267568%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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