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Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,535

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,499

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,580

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Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $30,170
Base Invoice $40,418 $28,963
Navigation system 795 895
All-weather floor mats 90 140
Sunroof 995  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   2,175
Rear spoiler   350
Navigation system 755 788
All-weather floor mats 86 123
Sunroof 945  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
AWD   2,088
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 1,880 11,490
Options (change) 1,786 10,661
Destination 875 875
Total Price $45,525 $42,535
Total Invoice $43,079 $40,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/50-18
Total Price$45,525$42,535
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,525$42,500
Total Invoice$43,079$40,499
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,079$40,466

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
TrimSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.7 in
Length202.9 in196.9 in
Width76.2 in73.1 in
Height60.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
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, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested72518%
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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