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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: $39,445

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $533

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,997

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $28,414 $26,241 $29,281
Navigation system 1,995 2,530 2,505
Entertainment Package 650    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 245    
3.6L V6 1,370    
AWD 2,145 1,450 1,450
Sunroof, large 1,195    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780 1,780
Sunroof   850 850
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
Navigation system 1,756 2,118 2,099
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 216    
3.6L V6 1,206    
AWD 2,169 1,290 1,290
Sunroof, large 1,052    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424 1,424
Sunroof   680 680
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) 8,995 9,823 8,278
Options (change) 8,199 8,011 6,764
Destination 860 745 745
Total Price $39,445 $39,978 $41,923
Total Invoice $37,473 $34,997 $36,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,333
Model Year201120082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,445$39,978$41,923
Adjustments for Features-1500-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,295$39,978$40,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$37,473$34,997$36,790
Adjustments for Features-1430-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,330$34,997$35,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$411

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120082008
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
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 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $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 
Total Value of Features$8,155$8,005$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
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.4,178 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 port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested62586%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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