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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: $30,190

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,783

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSSuperBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $32,380 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $26,262 $30,599 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $33,944
Sunroof 900 900 900 900    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750 750        
Leather Package     1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers     475      
Cold Weather Package     60 60    
Side curtain airbags     650 650 650  
Alloy wheels     520      
Heated front seats     440 440 440  
Fog lights     110      
Rear spoiler     200 200    
Floor mats     106 106 106 106
Cargo net     49 49 49 49
Value Package         560  
Leather seating surfaces         1,400  
Sunroof 747 747 720 720    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623 623        
Leather Package     1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers     356      
Cold Weather Package     48 48    
Side curtain airbags     559 559 559  
Alloy wheels     416      
Heated front seats     352 352 352  
Fog lights     88      
Rear spoiler     160 160    
Floor mats     66 66 66 66
Cargo net     34 34 34 34
Value Package         504  
Leather seating surfaces         1,120  
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 5,445 3,710 3,205 155
Options (change) 1,370 1,370 4,347 2,983 2,635 100
Destination 750 750 605 605 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $30,190 $34,780 $30,580 $32,080 $34,270 $36,050
Total Invoice $28,382 $32,719 $26,783 $28,298 $30,348 $32,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSSuperBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6300hp V8155hp I4215hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionA4A4A4A5A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 9?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,190$34,780$30,580$32,080$34,270$36,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-100-150-2,400-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$33,705$30,480$31,930$31,870$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,515$0$1,450$1,390$2,870
Total Invoice$28,382$32,719$26,783$28,298$30,348$32,049
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-88-132-2,125-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,382$31,708$26,695$28,166$28,223$29,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,326$0$1,471$1,528$2,954

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSSuperBaseSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800   
5-speed automatic   $900$900 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear heater    $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Cassette player  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25  
Compass$0$0  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Trip computer$150$150   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$3,225$4,300$3,325$3,375$5,625$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$100$150$2,400$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-88-132-2,125-2,400

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in106.9 in
Length198.1 in184.6 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.080.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested78094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested153087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested78094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested1080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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