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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCXLCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $25,765 $32,380
Stability control 300     495  
Limited Package 2,700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,795 1,795
Luxury Package       895  
Sunroof       900 900
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers       795  
Stability control 275     411  
Limited Package 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,490 1,490
Luxury Package       743  
Sunroof       747 747
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers       660  
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 4,880 2,695
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 4,051 2,237
Destination 645 645 645 725 725
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $32,870 $37,685
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $30,541 $35,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,620
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCXLCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6197hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT4M5T5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$32,870$37,685
Adjustments for Features-2,415-1,890-3,0150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$32,010$31,202$32,870$37,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,417$0$4,140
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$30,541$35,342
Adjustments for Features-2,253-1,752-2,8080-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,921$29,679$29,059$30,541$34,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,758$3,138$0$4,168

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLucerneLucerne
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanCXLCXS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,915$6,390$7,515$4,500$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$1,890$3,015$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,253-1,752-2,8080-633

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackLucerne
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in115.6 in
Length188.7 in203.2 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height63.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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