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Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,380

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,253

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseTaurusTaurus
TrimCXLCXSLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $35,064 $40,418
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Entertainment Package 650      
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550      
Luxury Package 1,350      
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
2.4L I4 0      
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650      
Rear spoiler   245 275  
Sunroof     995 995
Polished alloy wheels     695  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 755 755
Entertainment Package 572      
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484      
Luxury Package 1,188      
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
2.4L I4 0      
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572      
Rear spoiler   216 261  
Sunroof     945 945
Polished alloy wheels     660  
Options (change) 7,930 4,975 2,760 1,790
Options (change) 6,979 4,379 2,621 1,700
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $38,380 $39,635 $40,740 $45,435
Total Invoice $36,253 $37,695 $38,560 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,025
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseTaurusTaurus
TrimCXLCXSLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4280hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$38,380$39,635$40,740$45,435
Adjustments for Features-760-7850-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,620$38,850$40,740$43,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$2,320
Total Invoice$36,253$37,695$38,560$42,993
Adjustments for Features-718-7470-2,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,535$36,948$38,560$40,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$2,186

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseTaurusTaurus
TrimCXLCXSLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,490$4,705$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$785$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-718-7470-2,247

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
ModelLaCrosseTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in112.9 in
Length196.9 in202.9 in
Width73.1 in76.2 in
Height59.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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