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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: $37,730

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,084

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseISIS
TrimCXLCXS250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $30,855 $36,305
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $27,151 $31,948
Luxury Package 1,350   3,495 3,495
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550      
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment Package 650      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
2.4L I4 0      
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195    
Rear spoiler   245 355 355
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Satellite radio     486 486
Cargo net     59 59
Luxury Package 1,188   2,796 2,796
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484      
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Entertainment Package 572      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
2.4L I4 0      
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052    
Rear spoiler   216 246 246
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Satellite radio     389 389
Cargo net     35 35
Options (change) 7,280 4,975 8,885 8,885
Options (change) 6,407 4,379 7,168 7,168
Destination 860 860 765 765
Total Price $37,730 $39,635 $40,505 $45,955
Total Invoice $35,681 $37,695 $35,084 $39,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseISIS
TrimCXLCXS250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4280hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,730$39,635$40,505$45,955
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,5850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$38,050$40,505$45,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$0$4,500
Total Invoice$35,681$37,695$35,084$39,881
Adjustments for Features-1,002-1,5070-824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,679$36,188$35,084$39,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,509$0$3,973

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseISIS
TrimCXLCXS250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,515$3,930$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,585$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,002-1,5070-824

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelLaCrosseIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in107.5 in
Length196.9 in180.1 in
Width73.1 in70.9 in
Height59.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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