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Buick Lucerne vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,748

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneHighlander
TrimCXLCXSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $29,410
Base Invoice $28,274 $34,993 $26,241
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Sunroof 900 900 850
Navigation system 1,945 1,945 2,530
Cold Weather Package     60
Automatic climate control, front     375
Leather seating surfaces     1,490
Floor mats     185
Satellite radio     449
Remote start     529
Universal garage door opener     125
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Sunroof 747 747 680
Navigation system 1,614 1,614 2,118
Cold Weather Package     48
Automatic climate control, front     300
Leather seating surfaces     1,192
Floor mats     120
Satellite radio     359
Remote start     380
Universal garage door opener     100
Options (change) 7,355 2,845 6,593
Options (change) 6,508 2,361 5,297
Destination 765 765 745
Total Price $38,040 $40,640 $36,748
Total Invoice $35,547 $38,119 $32,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,453
Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneHighlander
TrimCXLCXSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,040$40,640$36,748
Adjustments for Features0-150-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$40,490$36,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0
Total Invoice$35,547$38,119$32,283
Adjustments for Features0-141-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,547$37,978$32,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,431$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelLucerneLucerneHighlander
TrimCXLCXSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,640$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-189

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelLucerneHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in109.8 in
Length203.2 in188.4 in
Width73.8 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 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
17.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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