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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: $42,550

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,621

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $21,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCTS
TrimBaseAvenirCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $63,215
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $59,106
Essence Group 2,700    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,550   1,150
Essence Group 2,592    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 88
Panoramic sunroof 1,410   1,012
Options (change) 7,960 1,400 1,250
Options (change) 7,378 1,274 1,100
Destination 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,550 $47,195 $66,660
Total Invoice $40,621 $45,274 $62,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,656
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCTS
TrimBaseAvenirCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$42,550$47,195$66,660
Adjustments for Features-1,965-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$42,830$66,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$0
Total Invoice$40,621$45,274$62,401
Adjustments for Features-1,876-4,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,745$41,087$62,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,342$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseCTS
TrimBaseAvenirCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,955$6,355$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,876-4,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in113.4 in
Length197.5 in191.6 in
Width73.5 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
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%
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%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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%

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