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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: $42,440

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,416

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $42,145
Base Invoice $28,963 $39,616
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear spoiler 350  
Engine-block heater 50 75
All-weather floor mats 140 150
AWD 2,175 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395
Sunroof   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear spoiler 308  
Engine-block heater 44 68
All-weather floor mats 123 136
AWD 2,088 1,880
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,269
Sunroof   1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 11,395 5,415
Options (change) 10,578 4,986
Destination 875 895
Total Price $42,440 $48,455
Total Invoice $40,416 $45,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$42,440$48,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,440$46,160
Total Invoice$40,416$45,497
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,416$43,342

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122016
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$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 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$7,280$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,196 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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
10.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.8116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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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