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Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,345

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $4,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,336

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $4,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTribecaLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $30,727 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293      
Satellite radio 445      
Cargo net 47      
Remote start 389      
Obstacle detection, rear 325      
Driver Confidence Package   950 950  
Sunroof   900 900 900
CD changer, in-dash   695 695 150
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190      
Satellite radio 334      
Cargo net 30      
Remote start 253      
Obstacle detection, rear 211      
Driver Confidence Package   788 789  
Sunroof   747 747 747
CD changer, in-dash   577 577 124
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
Options (change) 1,499 3,315 2,545 1,050
Options (change) 1,018 2,751 2,113 871
Destination 695 750 750 750
Total Price $34,789 $30,345 $31,085 $34,180
Total Invoice $32,440 $28,336 $29,125 $32,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $724
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTribecaLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT5A4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,789$30,345$31,085$34,180
Adjustments for Features-3,6250-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,164$30,345$30,960$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$32,440$28,336$29,125$32,220
Adjustments for Features-3,3800-117-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,060$28,336$29,008$31,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTribecaLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLimitedCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,600$1,975$2,100$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3800-117-306

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
ModelTribecaLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in110.5 in
Length191.5 in198.1 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.4 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%

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