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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Buick Regal   
Difference: $962

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $62

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Cargo net 42 42      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 895 895 895
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Metal pedals   149 165 165  
Cargo tray     135 135 135
Premium 2 Package     2,845 1,410  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Cargo net 28 28      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 788 788 788
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Metal pedals   94 145 145  
Cargo tray     119 119 119
Premium 2 Package     2,731 1,353  
Sunroof     880 880 880
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 5,040 3,605 2,030
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 4,663 3,285 1,787
Destination 645 645 885 885 885
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $32,980 $34,750 $37,750
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $31,521 $33,220 $36,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Regal
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $242
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,942$34,408$32,980$34,750$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-425-450-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$32,555$34,300$37,675
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$1,745$5,120
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$31,521$33,220$36,114
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-406-430-72
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$31,115$32,790$36,042
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$1,675$4,927

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackRegalRegalRegal
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,600$6,800$6,025$6,050$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$425$450$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-406-430-72

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackRegal
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.8 in
Length188.7 in190.2 in
Width69.7 in73.1 in
Height63.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested55020%
Total Not Requested215080%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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