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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,921

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $30,170
Base Invoice $26,460 $28,963
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 895
Sunroof 1,445  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   2,165
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo tray   135
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 788
Sunroof 1,203  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
AWD   2,078
Rear spoiler   308
Cargo tray   119
Options (change) 6,395 8,620
Options (change) 5,704 8,022
Destination 775 875
Total Price $35,465 $39,665
Total Invoice $32,939 $37,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,747
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,465$39,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$38,435
Total Invoice$32,939$37,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$36,686

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim3.6RBase
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,525$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,174

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.7 in
Length188.2 in196.9 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height65.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
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%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested137542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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