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Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,485

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $40,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,028

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $37,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseEscalade
TrimCXLPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $79,945
Base Invoice $28,414 $74,749
Luxury Package 1,350  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550  
Navigation system 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650  
AWD 2,145 2,550
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Rear spoiler 245  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295  
3.6L V6 1,370  
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Luxury Package 1,188  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484  
Navigation system 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572  
AWD 2,169 2,384
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Rear spoiler 216  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140  
3.6L V6 1,206  
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Options (change) 13,035 2,625
Options (change) 11,754 2,450
Destination 860 995
Total Price $43,485 $83,565
Total Invoice $41,028 $78,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,425
Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseEscalade
TrimCXLPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18285/45-22
Total Price$43,485$83,565
Adjustments for Features0-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,485$77,430
Total Invoice$41,028$78,194
Adjustments for Features0-5,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,028$72,453

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseEscalade
TrimCXLPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Media drive$15 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,255$13,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,741

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in116.0 in
Length196.9 in202.5 in
Width73.1 in79.0 in
Height59.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.3108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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