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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: $35,197

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,586

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,170 $30,995
Base Invoice $28,963 $28,795
AWD 2,165  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 2,000
Premium 1 Group 3,280  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo tray 135  
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
AWD 2,078  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 1,822
Premium 1 Group 3,149  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
Cargo tray 119  
All-weather floor mats 123 33
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 8,760 3,557
Options (change) 8,145 3,146
Destination 875 645
Total Price $39,805 $35,197
Total Invoice $37,983 $32,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,166
Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine303hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,805$35,197
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,515$35,197
Total Invoice$37,983$32,586
Adjustments for Features-1,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,752$32,586

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
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
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2310

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.7 in105.1 in
Length196.9 in188.7 in
Width73.1 in69.7 in
Height59.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.866.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 start150No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested155048%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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