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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: $37,705

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $5,074

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $35,745
Base Invoice $28,459 $32,635
Navigation system 1,995 2,650
Entertainment Package 650  
AWD 2,175 1,450
Sunroof, large 1,195  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   315
Navigation system 1,756 2,359
Entertainment Package 572  
AWD 2,088 1,324
Sunroof, large 1,052  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 7,310 6,224
Options (change) 6,608 5,483
Destination 750 810
Total Price $37,705 $42,779
Total Invoice $35,817 $38,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,095
Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,705$42,779
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,705$40,564
Total Invoice$35,817$38,928
Adjustments for Features0-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,817$36,912

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
TrimCXLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$7,590$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
ModelLaCrosseHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in109.8 in
Length196.9 in188.4 in
Width73.1 in75.2 in
Height59.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 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
13.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12517%
Total Not Requested60083%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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