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Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,440

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $12,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,503

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $11,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseDTS
TrimCXLCXSV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $43,175
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $40,369
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Luxury Package 1,350    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,945
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Engine-block heater 50 50 100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650    
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Luxury III Package     5,000
Front buckets     0
Sun and Sound Package     850
FWD     0
Blind spot warning system     395
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Luxury Package 1,188    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,614
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Engine-block heater 44 44 83
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572    
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Luxury III Package     4,675
Front buckets     0
Sun and Sound Package     706
FWD     0
Blind spot warning system     328
Options (change) 9,350 4,780 8,290
Options (change) 8,229 4,207 7,406
Destination 860 860 870
Total Price $39,800 $39,440 $52,335
Total Invoice $37,503 $37,523 $48,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,960
Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseDTS
TrimCXLCXSV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,800$39,440$52,335
Adjustments for Features0-25-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$39,415$52,135
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0
Total Invoice$37,503$37,523$48,645
Adjustments for Features0-24-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,503$37,499$48,459
Cost Above Minimum$4$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201120112008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseDTS
TrimCXLCXSV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,490$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-186

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in115.6 in
Length196.9 in207.6 in
Width73.1 in74.8 in
Height59.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested224047%
Total Not Requested251553%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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