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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: $40,520

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $15,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,552

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $14,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseDTS
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $54,825
Base Invoice $28,963 $51,809
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Driver Awareness Package   695
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Driver Awareness Package   612
Options (change) 9,475 695
Options (change) 8,714 612
Destination 875 920
Total Price $40,520 $56,440
Total Invoice $38,552 $53,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,884
Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseDTS
TrimBasePremium
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$40,520$56,440
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,420$56,440
Total Invoice$38,552$53,341
Adjustments for Features-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,457$53,341

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseDTS
TrimBasePremium
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$4,390$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
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

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested302573%
Total Not Requested110027%
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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

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