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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: $12,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,209

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $29,367 $32,318 $43,075
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Cargo net 42    
Universal garage door opener 77    
All-weather floor mats 55 140 140
Navigation system 2,000    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
AWD   2,260 2,200
Premium Group   5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Cargo net 28    
Universal garage door opener 50    
All-weather floor mats 33 127 127
Navigation system 1,823    
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
AWD   2,295 2,112
Premium Group   4,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 3,557 13,405 2,755
Options (change) 3,147 12,686 2,617
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $35,847 $47,995 $48,550
Total Invoice $33,209 $45,929 $46,617

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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: $6,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,902
Model Year200920182018
ModelOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$35,847$47,995$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-6,080-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,847$41,915$42,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$33,209$45,929$46,617
Adjustments for Features0-5,818-5,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,209$40,111$40,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920182018
ModelOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
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
Brake assist $50$50
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$6,600$12,680$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,080$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,818-5,838

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092018
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in114.4 in
Length188.7 in197.5 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height63.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
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%
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 lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110028%
Total Not Requested282572%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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