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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: $39,679

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $1,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,808

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTribecaLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $30,170
Base Invoice $30,727 $28,963
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Navigation system 2,400 895
Cargo net 47  
Cargo tray 50 135
All-weather floor mats 85 140
Remote start 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 325  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800  
Third-row seat 1,000  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   2,165
Rear spoiler   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Navigation system 2,202 788
Cargo net 30  
Cargo tray 30 119
All-weather floor mats 52 123
Remote start 253  
Obstacle detection, rear 211  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662  
Third-row seat 756  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
AWD   2,078
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 6,389 10,055
Options (change) 5,386 9,285
Destination 695 875
Total Price $39,679 $41,100
Total Invoice $36,808 $39,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year20092012
ModelTribecaLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$39,679$41,100
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,679$41,010
Total Invoice$36,808$39,123
Adjustments for Features0-86
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,808$39,037

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelTribecaLaCrosse
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,925$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelTribecaLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in111.7 in
Length191.5 in196.9 in
Width73.9 in73.1 in
Height66.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in40.5 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested250077%
Total Not Requested75023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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