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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,160

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,824

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $9,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseImpala
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $30,300
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $29,088
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Essence Group 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Cargo net     60
Sunroof     900
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Essence Group 2,592    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 66
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Cargo net     53
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 7,660 515 1,035
Options (change) 7,105 469 911
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $42,250 $46,310 $32,160
Total Invoice $40,348 $44,469 $30,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,697
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseImpala
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$42,250$46,310$32,160
Adjustments for Features-5,055-8,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,195$38,080$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$40,348$44,469$30,824
Adjustments for Features-4,827-7,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,521$36,566$30,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseImpala
TrimBaseAvenirLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,730$10,905$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$8,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,827-7,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in110.5 in
Length197.5 in200.4 in
Width73.5 in72.9 in
Height57.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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