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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: $37,927

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,743

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,081

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,170 $33,395
Base Invoice $28,963 $31,227
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
AWD 2,175  
All-weather floor mats 140 72
Cargo tray 135  
Rear spoiler 350  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
AWD 2,088  
All-weather floor mats 123 46
Cargo tray 119  
Rear spoiler 308  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 11,625 3,682
Options (change) 10,780 3,004
Destination 875 850
Total Price $42,670 $37,927
Total Invoice $40,618 $35,081

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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: $6,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,012
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine303hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,670$37,927
Adjustments for Features0-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,670$36,332
Total Invoice$40,618$35,081
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,618$33,606

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,165$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.7 in108.1 in
Length196.9 in189.6 in
Width73.1 in72.4 in
Height59.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.873.3 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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 start150Yes
Total Requested250061%
Total Not Requested162539%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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