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Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,275

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,126

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $16,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCTSCTS
TrimBaseAvenirPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $56,520 $67,540
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Premium Group 5,000      
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Metal pedals 180 180    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   595 595
Technology Package     2,850  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Premium Group 4,800      
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Metal pedals 164 164    
Engine-block heater 91 91 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   530 530
Technology Package     2,537  
Options (change) 11,685 3,270 3,545 695
Options (change) 10,883 2,976 3,156 619
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $46,275 $49,065 $64,035 $72,785
Total Invoice $44,126 $46,976 $60,671 $69,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,067
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCTSCTS
TrimBaseAvenirPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,275$49,065$64,035$72,785
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,615-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,275$48,590$61,420$69,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$8,125
Total Invoice$44,126$46,976$60,671$69,154
Adjustments for Features0-455-2,478-3,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,126$46,521$58,193$66,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0$7,883

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCTSCTS
TrimBaseAvenirPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,475$5,615$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,615$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-455-2,478-3,078

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in114.6 in
Length197.5 in195.5 in
Width73.5 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested372595%
Total Not Requested2005%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested67532%

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