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Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,700

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $1,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,647

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $1,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelLaCrosseISISIS
TrimSuper250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $31,946 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sunroof 900      
CD changer, in-dash 195      
Bluetooth cell phone link 50      
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Cargo net   64 64 64
Sunroof 747      
CD changer, in-dash 162      
Bluetooth cell phone link 42      
F Sport Package   2,245 2,245  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Cargo net   39 39 39
Options (change) 1,145 3,004 3,004 564
Options (change) 951 2,744 2,744 499
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $35,700 $37,674 $44,099 $62,739
Total Invoice $33,647 $35,049 $41,022 $58,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $583
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelLaCrosseISISIS
TrimSuper250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA4M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$35,700$37,674$44,099$62,739
Adjustments for Features0-880-2,530-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$36,794$41,569$59,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$22,240
Total Invoice$33,647$35,049$41,022$58,383
Adjustments for Features0-819-2,353-3,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,647$34,230$38,669$54,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,439$20,705

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelLaCrosseISISIS
TrimSuper250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,255$4,905$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$2,530$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-819-2,353-3,448

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
ModelLaCrosseIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in107.5 in
Length198.1 in180.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height57.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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