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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: $46,870

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,115

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $552

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Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseES
TrimBaseAvenir350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $36,725
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $34,400
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,749
Ultra Luxury Package     3,251
Options (change) 12,280 1,690 9,600
Options (change) 11,424 1,538 8,840
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $46,870 $47,485 $47,200
Total Invoice $44,667 $45,538 $44,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,012
Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseES
TrimBaseAvenir350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$46,870$47,485$47,200
Adjustments for Features-3,740-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,130$43,745$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$44,667$45,538$44,115
Adjustments for Features-3,564-3,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,103$41,951$44,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$848$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182012
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseES
TrimBaseAvenir350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,945$7,945$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,564-3,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
ModelLaCrosseES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in109.3 in
Length197.5 in191.1 in
Width73.5 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested205052%
Total Not Requested187548%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested165092%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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 wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested167584%
Total Not Requested32516%

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