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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: $1,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,049

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelLaCrosseHighlanderHighlander
TrimCXLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $28,414 $26,408 $29,762
Navigation system 1,995    
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    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,700 1,700
Sunroof   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Universal garage door opener   125  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Navigation system 1,756    
Entertainment Package 572    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 216    
3.6L V6 1,206    
AWD 2,169 1,305 1,305
Sunroof, large 1,052    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,360 1,360
Sunroof   680  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Universal garage door opener   100  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 8,995 10,718 7,683
Options (change) 8,199 8,896 6,536
Destination 860 745 745
Total Price $39,445 $40,723 $41,498
Total Invoice $37,473 $36,049 $37,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year201120092009
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$40,723$41,498
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,123$39,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$37,473$36,049$37,043
Adjustments for Features0-531-2,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,473$35,518$35,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$506$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120092009
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 
Power liftgate  $350
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $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
Heated mirrors$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$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$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$8,180$8,780$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531-2,031

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112009
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

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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