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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: $30,270

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,273

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $11,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseTraverseTraverse
TrimCXLCXSSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $36,505 $42,145
Base Invoice $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $34,680 $39,616
Driver Confidence Package 950 950      
MP3-compatible player 545 545      
Stability control 495        
Folding second row seats 275        
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 900 900 900 1,400 1,400
Leather and Driver Confidence Package       2,350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395 395
Driver Confidence Package 788 789      
MP3-compatible player 452 452      
Stability control 411        
Folding second row seats 228        
Engine-block heater 62 62 62 68 68
Sunroof 747 747 747 1,274 1,274
Leather and Driver Confidence Package       2,138  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359 359
Options (change) 3,240 2,470 975 4,220 1,870
Options (change) 2,688 2,050 809 3,839 1,701
Destination 750 750 750 895 895
Total Price $30,270 $31,010 $34,105 $41,620 $44,910
Total Invoice $28,273 $29,062 $32,158 $39,414 $42,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,994
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseTraverseTraverse
TrimCXLCXSSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9240, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,270$31,010$34,105$41,620$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-125-325-5,435-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$30,885$33,780$36,185$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$3,510$0$1,765
Total Invoice$28,273$29,062$32,158$39,414$42,212
Adjustments for Features0-117-306-5,147-6,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,273$28,945$31,852$34,267$35,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$3,579$0$1,403

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseTraverseTraverse
TrimCXLCXSSuper2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags   $350$350
Lane departure warning    $200
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Navigation system    $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic 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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,015$2,140$2,340$7,450$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$325$5,435$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-306-5,147-6,542

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082016
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in118.9 in
Length198.1 in203.7 in
Width73.0 in78.5 in
Height57.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 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
16.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.0116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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