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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: $42,535

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,499

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $42,770
Base Invoice $28,963 $40,418
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895 795
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear spoiler 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 90
AWD 2,175  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Sunroof   995
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788 755
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear spoiler 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 86
AWD 2,088  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 11,490 1,880
Options (change) 10,661 1,786
Destination 875 875
Total Price $42,535 $45,525
Total Invoice $40,499 $43,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-20
Total Price$42,535$45,525
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$45,525
Total Invoice$40,499$43,079
Adjustments for Features-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,466$43,079

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelLaCrosseTaurus
TrimBaseSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,196 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested72518%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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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