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Buick LaCrosse vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,105

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,190

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseElantra
TrimCXLCXSSuperSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $17,020
Base Invoice $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $16,334
Folding second row seats 275      
Sunroof 900 900 900 1,150
MP3-compatible player 545 545    
Stability control 495      
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       375
Leather seating surfaces       800
Folding second row seats 228      
Sunroof 747 747 747 1,047
MP3-compatible player 452 452    
Stability control 411      
Floor mats       68
Rear spoiler       338
Leather seating surfaces       728
Options (change) 2,215 1,445 900 2,410
Options (change) 1,838 1,199 747 2,181
Destination 750 750 750 675
Total Price $29,245 $29,985 $34,030 $20,105
Total Invoice $27,423 $28,211 $32,096 $19,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,953
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseElantra
TrimCXLCXSSuperSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9240, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$29,245$29,985$34,030$20,105
Adjustments for Features-1,365-1,490-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$28,495$31,515$20,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$3,635$0
Total Invoice$27,423$28,211$32,096$19,190
Adjustments for Features-1,280-1,402-2,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,143$26,809$29,724$19,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,581$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseElantra
TrimCXLCXSSuperSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,690$2,815$3,840$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$1,490$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,280-1,402-2,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082009
ModelLaCrosseElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in104.3 in
Length198.1 in177.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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