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Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,642

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,825

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosse
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,330
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $25,827
Stability control 300 300     495
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Cargo net 42 42 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Driver Confidence Package         1,150
Rear spoiler         275
CD changer, in-dash         695
Sunroof         900
Heated front seats         295
Stability control 275 275     411
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Cargo net 28 28 28 28  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Driver Confidence Package         955
Rear spoiler         228
CD changer, in-dash         577
Sunroof         747
Heated front seats         245
Options (change) 3,402 3,302 302 119 3,810
Options (change) 2,992 2,898 197 78 3,163
Destination 645 645 645 645 660
Total Price $27,642 $30,242 $31,942 $32,259 $31,800
Total Invoice $25,825 $28,202 $29,637 $30,073 $29,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,824
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosse
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4M5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,642$30,242$31,942$32,259$31,800
Adjustments for Features-2,140-3,840-2,715-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,502$26,402$29,227$28,419$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,725$2,917$0
Total Invoice$25,825$28,202$29,637$30,073$29,650
Adjustments for Features-1,999-3,581-2,519-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,826$24,621$27,118$26,493$29,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$3,292$2,667$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosse
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Hood scoop  $100  
Laminated front side windows    $200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,365$7,065$5,940$7,065$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$3,840$2,715$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,999-3,581-2,519-3,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.5 in
Length188.7 in198.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested162555%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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