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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseElementElement
TrimCXLCXSEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,700 1,700
Entertainment Package 650      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,577 1,577
Entertainment Package 572      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Options (change) 2,745 2,095 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,416 1,844 1,577 1,577
Destination 860 860 670 670
Total Price $33,195 $36,755 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $31,690 $35,160 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,379
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseElementElement
TrimCXLCXSEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 280hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$33,195$36,755$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-5,260-7,185-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,935$29,570$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$1,735
Total Invoice$31,690$35,160$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-5,022-6,873-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,668$28,287$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseElementElement
TrimCXLCXSEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,955$8,880$2,545$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$7,185$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,022-6,873-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112009
ModelLaCrosseElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in101.4 in
Length196.9 in169.9 in
Width73.1 in71.6 in
Height59.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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