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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: $36,519

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,857

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $32,318 $43,075
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Remote start 470 470 470 470    
Cargo net 81 81 81 81    
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 140 140
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172 180 180
Premium Group         5,000  
Driver Confidence Package 2         1,690 1,690
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,145  
Panoramic sunroof         1,550  
Rear spoiler         415 415
Cargo tray         135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)         395  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Remote start 352 352 352 352    
Cargo net 52 52 52 52    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 127 127
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112 164 164
Premium Group         4,800  
Driver Confidence Package 2         1,538 1,538
Sights and Sounds Package.         1,042  
Panoramic sunroof         1,410  
Rear spoiler         378 378
Cargo tray         123 123
Metallic paint (extra cost)         359  
Options (change) 2,909 2,409 824 824 10,650 2,560
Options (change) 2,319 1,904 581 581 9,941 2,330
Destination 915 915 915 915 925 925
Total Price $36,519 $38,719 $38,229 $40,429 $45,240 $48,355
Total Invoice $33,857 $35,883 $35,607 $37,585 $43,184 $46,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,073
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,519$38,719$38,229$40,429$45,240$48,355
Adjustments for Features-805-805-895-8950-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,714$37,914$37,334$39,534$45,240$47,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$2,640
Total Invoice$33,857$35,883$35,607$37,585$43,184$46,330
Adjustments for Features-746-746-834-8320-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,111$35,137$34,773$36,753$43,184$45,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,662$3,642$0$2,691

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator    $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Safety key    $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,585$8,585$8,675$8,675$7,780$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$805$895$895$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-746-746-834-8320-455

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackLaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in114.4 in
Length189.9 in197.5 in
Width72.4 in73.5 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested280071%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested265087%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
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 wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested132534%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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