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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: $36,519

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,857

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBaseAvenir2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Premium Group 5,000          
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690        
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395          
Cargo tray 135 135        
Rear spoiler 415 415        
All-weather floor mats 140 140 101 101 101 101
Metal pedals 180 180 172 172 172 172
Panoramic sunroof 1,550          
EyeSight and Navigation Package     2,085 1,585    
Cargo net     81 81 81 81
Remote start     470 470 470 470
Premium Group 4,800          
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538        
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359          
Cargo tray 123 123        
Rear spoiler 378 378        
All-weather floor mats 127 127 65 65 65 65
Metal pedals 164 164 112 112 112 112
Panoramic sunroof 1,410          
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,738 1,323    
Cargo net     52 52 52 52
Remote start     352 352 352 352
Options (change) 10,650 2,560 2,909 2,409 824 824
Options (change) 9,941 2,330 2,319 1,904 581 581
Destination 925 925 915 915 915 915
Total Price $45,240 $48,355 $36,519 $38,719 $38,229 $40,429
Total Invoice $43,184 $46,330 $33,857 $35,883 $35,607 $37,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,073
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBaseAvenir2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T9CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,240$48,355$36,519$38,719$38,229$40,429
Adjustments for Features0-475-805-805-895-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,240$47,880$35,714$37,914$37,334$39,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$43,184$46,330$33,857$35,883$35,607$37,585
Adjustments for Features0-455-746-746-834-832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,184$45,875$33,111$35,137$34,773$36,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,691$0$2,026$1,662$3,642

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimBaseAvenir2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Safety key$5$5    
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
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    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
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$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Upgraded floor mats $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,255$8,585$8,585$8,675$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$805$805$895$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-746-746-834-832

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.4 in108.1 in
Length197.5 in189.9 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested132534%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested280071%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested265087%
Total Not Requested40013%

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