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Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,935

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $5,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,000

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $5,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelLaCrosseOutbackOutback
TrimCXS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,790 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $26,262 $33,064 $36,089
Driver Confidence Package 950    
MP3-compatible player 545    
Sunroof 900    
Cargo net   81 81
Remote start   470 470
Driver Confidence Package 789    
MP3-compatible player 452    
Sunroof 747    
Cargo net   52 52
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 2,395 551 551
Options (change) 1,988 404 404
Destination 750 915 915
Total Price $30,935 $36,861 $40,156
Total Invoice $29,000 $34,383 $37,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,426
Model Year200820182018
ModelLaCrosseOutbackOutback
TrimCXS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,935$36,861$40,156
Adjustments for Features0-7,300-10,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,935$29,561$29,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$29,000$34,383$37,408
Adjustments for Features0-6,809-9,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,000$27,574$27,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$108

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820182018
ModelLaCrosseOutbackOutback
TrimCXS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$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
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
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 audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,250$9,550$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,300$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,809-9,726

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082018
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in108.1 in
Length198.1 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.073.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%

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