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Cadillac DTS vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,520

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $15,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,552

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $14,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLaCrosse
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $30,170
Base Invoice $51,809 $28,963
Driver Awareness Package 695  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Driver Awareness Package 612  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Options (change) 695 9,475
Options (change) 612 8,714
Destination 920 875
Total Price $56,440 $40,520
Total Invoice $53,341 $38,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,884
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLaCrosse
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8303hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$56,440$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,440$40,420
Total Invoice$53,341$38,552
Adjustments for Features0-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$38,457

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLaCrosse
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in111.7 in
Length207.6 in196.9 in
Width74.8 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested302573%
Total Not Requested110027%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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