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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: $39,250

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,020

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $6,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseTraverse
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $42,145
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $39,616
Luxury Package 1,350    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Engine-block heater 50 50 75
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,395
Sunroof     1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Luxury Package 1,188    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Engine-block heater 44 44 68
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,269
Sunroof     1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 8,800 4,880 3,265
Options (change) 7,746 4,296 2,970
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $39,250 $39,540 $46,305
Total Invoice $37,020 $37,612 $43,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,883
Model Year201120112016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseTraverse
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$39,250$39,540$46,305
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$39,015$43,560
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$37,020$37,612$43,481
Adjustments for Features0-499-2,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,020$37,113$40,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$93$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120112016
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseTraverse
TrimCXLCXSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,055$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-2,578

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112016
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in118.9 in
Length196.9 in203.7 in
Width73.1 in78.5 in
Height59.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 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
13.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

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