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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: $36,205

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,499

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelLaCrosseISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $30,394 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Driver Confidence Package 1,440      
Navigation system 895      
All-weather floor mats 140 109 109 109
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,195      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights   875    
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Cargo net   64 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Driver Confidence Package 1,267      
Navigation system 788      
All-weather floor mats 123 65 65 65
2.4L I4 Hybrid 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,052      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights   807    
F Sport Package   2,245 2,245  
Cargo net   39 39 39
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Options (change) 3,670 7,893 7,018 4,598
Options (change) 3,230 7,217 6,410 4,183
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $36,205 $42,563 $48,113 $66,773
Total Invoice $34,499 $39,522 $44,688 $62,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,758
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelLaCrosseISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,205$42,563$48,113$66,773
Adjustments for Features-2,8700-1,000-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,335$42,563$47,113$64,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$22,035
Total Invoice$34,499$39,522$44,688$62,067
Adjustments for Features-2,7350-929-2,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,764$39,522$43,759$60,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,237$20,523

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelLaCrosseISISIS
TrimBase250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,500$3,630$4,630$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0$1,000$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7350-929-2,022

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,836 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested275055%
Total Not Requested227545%
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
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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