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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: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,416

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,049

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Model Year201220172017
ModelLaCrosseTraverseTraverse
TrimBase2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,170 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $28,963 $34,818 $39,943
LFX V6 engine 0    
Premium 2 Group 4,695    
Navigation system 895 495  
Entertainment Package 600    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295    
Panoramic sunroof 1,195    
AWD 2,175 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 140 150 150
Engine-block heater 50 100 100
Rear spoiler 350    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395 1,395
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350  
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
LFX V6 engine 0    
Premium 2 Group 4,507    
Navigation system 788 450  
Entertainment Package 528    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Panoramic sunroof 1,052    
AWD 2,088 1,900 1,900
All-weather floor mats 123 136 136
Engine-block heater 44 91 91
Rear spoiler 308    
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,269 1,269
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,139  
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Options (change) 11,395 10,630 5,440
Options (change) 10,578 9,752 5,029
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $42,440 $48,175 $48,380
Total Invoice $40,416 $45,465 $45,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,977
Model Year201220172017
ModelLaCrosseTraverseTraverse
TrimBase2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$42,440$48,175$48,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,440$45,980$46,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$40,416$45,465$45,867
Adjustments for Features0-2,072-2,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,416$43,393$43,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$298

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201220172017
ModelLaCrosseTraverseTraverse
TrimBase2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,705$9,900$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072-2,176

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122017
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

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%
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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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