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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: $40,545

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,609

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,660 $39,035
Base Invoice $30,394 $37,083
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 1,890
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,470
Sunroof   1,400
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 1,663
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,294
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 8,010 4,835
Options (change) 7,340 4,255
Destination 875 825
Total Price $40,545 $44,695
Total Invoice $38,609 $42,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,389
Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$40,545$44,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$43,460
Total Invoice$38,609$42,163
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,609$40,998

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,165

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in118.9 in
Length196.9 in205.0 in
Width73.1 in78.4 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.3 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		10.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.8116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested247569%
Total Not Requested110031%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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