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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: $30,390

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $6,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,548

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $5,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
TrimCXSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $35,595
Base Invoice $26,262 $32,498
Driver Confidence Package 950  
Sunroof 900  
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Driver Confidence Package 789  
Sunroof 747  
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 1,850 563
Options (change) 1,536 359
Destination 750 810
Total Price $30,390 $36,968
Total Invoice $28,548 $33,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
TrimCXSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,390$36,968
Adjustments for Features0-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,390$32,763
Total Invoice$28,548$33,667
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,548$29,837

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
TrimCXSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,830

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
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.4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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