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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: $16,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,441

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $16,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $16,665
Base Invoice $28,963 $15,832
Rear side airbags 350  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Leather Group 2,535  
Sunroof   850
Rear side airbags 308  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Leather Group 2,434  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 4,130 925
Options (change) 3,838 814
Destination 875 795
Total Price $35,175 $18,385
Total Invoice $33,676 $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: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,668
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,175$18,385
Adjustments for Features-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,405$18,385
Total Invoice$33,676$17,441
Adjustments for Features-4,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,109$17,441

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseSonic
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,390$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,835 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested220087%

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