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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: $35,847

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,209

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,655

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Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $30,170
Base Invoice $29,367 $28,963
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42  
All-weather floor mats 55 140
Navigation system 2,000 895
Universal garage door opener 77  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,165
Rear spoiler   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28  
All-weather floor mats 33 123
Navigation system 1,823 788
Universal garage door opener 50  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,078
Rear spoiler   308
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 3,557 8,625
Options (change) 3,147 8,026
Destination 695 875
Total Price $35,847 $39,670
Total Invoice $33,209 $37,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,519
Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,847$39,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,847$38,480
Total Invoice$33,209$37,864
Adjustments for Features0-1,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,209$36,728

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,100$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.7 in
Length188.7 in196.9 in
Width69.7 in73.1 in
Height63.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested155048%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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