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Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,870

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,860

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $36,725
Base Invoice $28,963 $34,400
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 650  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Rear side airbags 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 572  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 9,825 8,100
Options (change) 9,022 7,460
Destination 875 875
Total Price $40,870 $45,700
Total Invoice $38,860 $42,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,422
Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,870$45,700
Adjustments for Features-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,295$45,700
Total Invoice$38,860$42,735
Adjustments for Features-5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,313$42,735

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5470

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012
ModelLaCrosseES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in109.3 in
Length196.9 in191.1 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height59.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested320078%
Total Not Requested92522%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested202586%
Total Not Requested32514%

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