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Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseElement
TrimCXCXLCXSSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,250 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $22,935
Base Invoice $22,916 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $21,344
Alloy wheels 350        
Stability control   495      
Folding second row seats   275      
MP3-compatible player   545 545    
Alloy wheels 290        
Stability control   411      
Folding second row seats   228      
MP3-compatible player   452 452    
Options (change) 350 1,315 545 0 0
Options (change) 290 1,091 452 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 750 810
Total Price $25,350 $28,345 $29,085 $33,130 $23,745
Total Invoice $23,956 $26,676 $27,464 $31,349 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,618
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseElement
TrimCXCXLCXSSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9240, 9240, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18215/70-16
Total Price$25,350$28,345$29,085$33,130$23,745
Adjustments for Features-195-2,145-2,270-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,155$26,200$26,815$29,835$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$1,660$4,680$0
Total Invoice$23,956$26,676$27,464$31,349$22,154
Adjustments for Features-184-2,019-2,143-3,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,772$24,657$25,321$28,231$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$1,549$4,459$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseElement
TrimCXCXLCXSSuperEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800$800 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist    $50
Front side airbags    $350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable cooler console    $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Removable second row seats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,690$5,815$6,840$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$2,145$2,270$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-184-2,019-2,143-3,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in101.4 in
Length198.1 in169.9 in
Width73.0 in71.6 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.074.6 ft3

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