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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: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $12,986

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Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutback
TrimBaseAvenir3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $28,295
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $26,460
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Cargo tray 135 135  
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Premium Group 5,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Limited Package     3,400
Navigation system     1,550
Sunroof     1,445
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Cargo tray 123 123  
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Premium Group 4,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Limited Package     3,207
Navigation system     1,294
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 13,400 2,750 6,395
Options (change) 12,682 2,613 5,704
Destination 925 925 775
Total Price $47,990 $48,545 $35,465
Total Invoice $45,925 $46,613 $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: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,129
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutback
TrimBaseAvenir3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/60-17
Total Price$47,990$48,545$35,465
Adjustments for Features-6,120-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,870$42,425$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$45,925$46,613$32,939
Adjustments for Features-5,857-5,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,068$40,737$32,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutback
TrimBaseAvenir3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$11,970$11,970$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,857-5,8760

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.4 in107.9 in
Length197.5 in188.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
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 wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested125032%
Total Not Requested267568%

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 streaming25Yes
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 Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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