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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimCXL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,590 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,414 $26,460
Navigation system 1,995 1,550
Entertainment Package 650  
Rear spoiler 245  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,370  
AWD 2,145  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation system 1,756 1,294
Entertainment Package 572  
Rear spoiler 216  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,206  
AWD 2,169  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 7,700 6,395
Options (change) 7,059 5,704
Destination 860 775
Total Price $38,150 $35,465
Total Invoice $36,333 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,904
Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimCXL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$38,150$35,465
Adjustments for Features-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,635$35,465
Total Invoice$36,333$32,939
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,843$32,939

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimCXL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4900

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.7 in107.9 in
Length196.9 in188.2 in
Width73.1 in71.7 in
Height59.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

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
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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