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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: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim3.6RCXL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $29,590
Base Invoice $26,460 $28,414
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,995
Sunroof 1,445  
Entertainment Package   650
Temporary spare tire   100
Rear spoiler   245
3.6L V6   1,370
AWD   2,145
Sunroof, large   1,195
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,756
Sunroof 1,203  
Entertainment Package   572
Temporary spare tire   88
Rear spoiler   216
3.6L V6   1,206
AWD   2,169
Sunroof, large   1,052
Options (change) 6,395 7,700
Options (change) 5,704 7,059
Destination 775 860
Total Price $35,465 $38,150
Total Invoice $32,939 $36,333

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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: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,904
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim3.6RCXL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6280hp 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$38,150
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$37,635
Total Invoice$32,939$36,333
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$35,843

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Trim3.6RCXL
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
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.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.3 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%
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 CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

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