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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,215

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,995

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,330 $39,035
Base Invoice $25,827 $37,083
Driver Confidence Package 1,150  
Remote start 190  
Heated front seats 295  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 545  
Stability control 495  
Rear spoiler 275  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 900 1,400
Driver Confidence Package 955  
Remote start 158  
Heated front seats 245  
Satellite radio 270  
MP3-compatible player 452  
Stability control 411  
Rear spoiler 228  
Engine-block heater 42 66
Sunroof 747 1,232
Options (change) 4,225 1,475
Options (change) 3,508 1,298
Destination 660 825
Total Price $32,215 $41,335
Total Invoice $29,995 $39,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,672
Model Year20062012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$32,215$41,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$36,550
Total Invoice$29,995$39,206
Adjustments for Features0-4,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,995$34,667

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,215$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,539

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in118.9 in
Length198.1 in205.0 in
Width73.0 in78.4 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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