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Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,085

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,125

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $26,262 $26,241 $29,281
Driver Confidence Package 950    
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Driver Confidence Package 789    
CD changer, in-dash 577    
Sunroof 747 680 680
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,545 4,063 2,543
Options (change) 2,113 3,179 1,951
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $31,085 $34,218 $36,188
Total Invoice $29,125 $30,165 $31,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,085$34,218$36,188
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,085$32,353$32,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$29,125$30,165$31,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,644-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,125$28,521$28,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$416

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,840$4,705$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644-3,040

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in109.8 in
Length198.1 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested37545%
Total Not Requested45055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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