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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: $40,990

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,000

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelLaCrosseCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $30,394 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Premium 1 Group 3,625        
Driver Confidence Package 1,440        
Navigation system 895        
Entertainment Package 600        
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650        
Panoramic sunroof 1,195 1,150 1,150   1,150
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100 100
Performance Luxury Package   3,900 3,305    
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Polished alloy wheels   750 750   800
Premium 1 Group 3,480        
Driver Confidence Package 1,267        
Navigation system 788        
Entertainment Package 528        
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572        
Panoramic sunroof 1,052 1,012 1,012   1,012
Engine-block heater 44 88 88 88 88
Performance Luxury Package   3,432 2,908    
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Polished alloy wheels   660 660   704
Options (change) 8,455 9,045 7,450 100 2,050
Options (change) 7,731 7,960 6,556 88 1,804
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,990 $49,865 $48,770 $47,475 $66,585
Total Invoice $39,000 $46,583 $45,736 $44,990 $62,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,879
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelLaCrosseCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,990$49,865$48,770$47,475$66,585
Adjustments for Features-1,985-95000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,005$48,915$48,770$47,475$66,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$1,295$0$18,885
Total Invoice$39,000$46,583$45,736$44,990$62,285
Adjustments for Features-1,889-88700-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,111$45,696$45,736$44,990$62,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$746$0$17,085

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelLaCrosseCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,800$3,765$2,815$2,815$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$950$0$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,889-88700-210

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011
ModelLaCrosseCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in113.4 in
Length196.9 in191.6 in
Width73.1 in72.5 in
Height59.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282579%
Total Not Requested75021%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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