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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,640

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,706

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelLaCrosseEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $28,963 $23,798 $27,759
Premium 1 Group 3,280    
LFX V6 engine 0    
Navigation system 895 795 795
Entertainment Package 600    
Rear spoiler 350    
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
AWD 2,165 1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Premium 1 Group 3,149    
LFX V6 engine 0    
Navigation system 788 700 700
Entertainment Package 528    
Rear spoiler 308    
Engine-block heater 44 88 88
AWD 2,078 1,662 1,662
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 8,535 7,765 5,145
Options (change) 7,947 7,083 4,650
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $39,580 $33,640 $35,190
Total Invoice $37,785 $31,706 $33,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,824
Model Year201220122012
ModelLaCrosseEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,580$33,640$35,190
Adjustments for Features-1,3150-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,265$33,640$34,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$37,785$31,706$33,234
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,530$31,706$32,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelLaCrosseEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$6,680$5,365$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2550-911

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.5 in
Length196.9 in187.8 in
Width73.1 in72.5 in
Height59.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.863.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested217567%
Total Not Requested107533%
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 sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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