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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: $40,570

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $11,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,596

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $10,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $43,175
Base Invoice $28,963 $40,369
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 1,945
Entertainment Package 600  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650  
Engine-block heater 50 100
Luxury III Package   5,000
Front buckets   0
Sun and Sound Package   850
FWD   0
Blind spot warning system   395
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 1,614
Entertainment Package 528  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572  
Engine-block heater 44 83
Luxury III Package   4,675
Front buckets   0
Sun and Sound Package   706
FWD   0
Blind spot warning system   328
Options (change) 9,525 8,290
Options (change) 8,758 7,406
Destination 875 870
Total Price $40,570 $52,335
Total Invoice $38,596 $48,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,003
Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,570$52,335
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,570$52,285
Total Invoice$38,596$48,645
Adjustments for Features0-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,596$48,599

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
ModelLaCrosseDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$4,590$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
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 Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested325079%
Total Not Requested87521%
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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