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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: $38,097

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,191

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,563

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Model Year201820182016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutback
TrimBaseAvenir3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $33,395
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $31,227
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Premium Group 5,000    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Metal pedals 180 180 170
All-weather floor mats 140 140 72
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Cargo tray 135 135  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Cargo net     70
Remote start     450
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Premium Group 4,800    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Metal pedals 164 164 110
All-weather floor mats 127 127 46
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Cargo tray 123 123  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Cargo net     45
Remote start     337
Options (change) 15,410 4,760 3,852
Options (change) 14,511 4,442 3,114
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $50,000 $50,555 $38,097
Total Invoice $47,754 $48,442 $35,191

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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: $8,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,679
Model Year201820182016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutback
TrimBaseAvenir3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT9T9CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/60-18
Total Price$50,000$50,555$38,097
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,980$47,535$38,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$47,754$48,442$35,191
Adjustments for Features-2,884-2,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,870$45,548$35,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$678$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseOutback
TrimBaseAvenir3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$10,405$10,405$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,884-2,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
ModelLaCrosseOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.4 in108.1 in
Length197.5 in189.6 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,810 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

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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
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 warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested235060%
Total Not Requested157540%
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
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 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

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