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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: $28,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,450

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Cargo net 42 42 42      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Driver Confidence Package       950 950  
Sunroof       900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash       695 695 150
Folding second row seats       275    
Stability control       495    
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Cargo net 28 28 28      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Driver Confidence Package       788 789  
Sunroof       747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash       577 577 124
Folding second row seats       228    
Stability control       411    
Options (change) 5,302 302 119 3,315 2,545 1,050
Options (change) 4,735 197 78 2,751 2,113 871
Destination 695 695 695 750 750 750
Total Price $28,292 $32,592 $32,909 $30,345 $31,085 $34,180
Total Invoice $26,450 $30,259 $30,697 $28,336 $29,125 $32,220

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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: $4,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,176
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,292$32,592$32,909$30,345$31,085$34,180
Adjustments for Features-2,450-2,575-3,5750-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,842$30,017$29,334$30,345$30,960$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$26,450$30,259$30,697$28,336$29,125$32,220
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,391-3,3350-117-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$27,868$27,362$28,336$29,008$31,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,708$3,202$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
4-speed automatic   $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Front side airbags$350$350$350   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,100$7,100$3,525$3,650$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$2,575$3,575$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,290-2,391-3,3350-117-306

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested327556%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested37545%
Total Not Requested45055%

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?
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 Requested37545%
Total Not Requested45055%

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