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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: $31,685

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $10,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,623

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $9,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,790 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $26,262 $37,356 $39,744
Driver Confidence Package 950    
MP3-compatible player 545    
Sunroof 900    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 750    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
Driver Confidence Package 789    
MP3-compatible player 452    
Sunroof 747    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 623    
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   310 310
Options (change) 3,145 773 773
Options (change) 2,611 482 482
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $31,685 $42,588 $45,203
Total Invoice $29,623 $38,738 $41,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,075
Model Year200820162016
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,685$42,588$45,203
Adjustments for Features0-6,640-8,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$35,948$36,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465
Total Invoice$29,623$38,738$41,126
Adjustments for Features0-6,040-7,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,623$32,698$33,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$431

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820162016
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXSLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,825$10,465$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,640$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,040-7,997

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082016
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in109.8 in
Length198.1 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.083.7 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, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

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