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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,385

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSonic
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $16,665
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $15,832
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Sunroof     850
Rear side airbags 308 308  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Engine-block heater 44 44 66
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 925
Options (change) 1,492 1,492 814
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $32,145 $36,355 $18,385
Total Invoice $30,766 $34,808 $17,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,903
Model Year201120112012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSonic
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 280hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,145$36,355$18,385
Adjustments for Features-4,620-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,525$29,435$18,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0
Total Invoice$30,766$34,808$17,441
Adjustments for Features-4,422-6,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,344$28,182$17,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,838$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseSonic
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound $250 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$6,140$8,440$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,422-6,6260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelLaCrosseSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in99.4 in
Length196.9 in173.1 in
Width73.1 in68.3 in
Height59.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft314.0 ft3

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