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Cadillac STS vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,540

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $15,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,515

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $13,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLuxuryBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $48,024 $32,318 $43,075
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
AWD 1,900 2,260 2,200
Performance braking system (optional) 395    
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Premium Group   5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048    
Engine-block heater 83 91 91
AWD 1,672 2,295 2,112
Performance braking system (optional) 348    
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Premium Group   4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 10,945 12,950 2,300
Options (change) 9,627 12,272 2,203
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $62,640 $47,540 $48,095
Total Invoice $58,526 $45,515 $46,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,056
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLuxuryBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$62,640$47,540$48,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,640$44,360$44,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$555
Total Invoice$58,526$45,515$46,203
Adjustments for Features0-3,045-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,526$42,470$43,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$678

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLuxuryBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,650$8,830$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,045-3,055

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in114.4 in
Length196.7 in197.5 in
Width72.6 in73.5 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested120031%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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