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Toyota Avalon vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,423

Toyota Avalon   
Difference: $1,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,501

Toyota Avalon   
Difference: $2,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelAvalonAvalonLucerneLucerne
TrimBaseLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,835 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $29,336 $32,252 $28,274 $34,993
Power passenger seat (8-way) 1,020      
Floor mats 199 199    
Navigation system 2,350 1,450 1,945 1,945
Remote start 499 499    
Driver Confidence Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,700  
Special Edition Package     1,815  
Sunroof     900 900
Cooled or ventilated front seats     895 895
Power passenger seat (8-way) 907      
Floor mats 126 126    
Navigation system 2,092 1,291 1,614 1,614
Remote start 280 280    
Driver Confidence Package     826  
4.6L V8     1,606  
Special Edition Package     1,715  
Sunroof     747 747
Cooled or ventilated front seats     743 743
Options (change) 4,068 2,148 8,250 3,740
Options (change) 3,405 1,697 7,251 3,104
Destination 760 760 765 765
Total Price $37,423 $38,743 $38,935 $41,535
Total Invoice $33,501 $34,709 $36,290 $38,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,486
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelAvalonAvalonLucerneLucerne
TrimBaseLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12660, 12?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$37,423$38,743$38,935$41,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-760-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,423$36,943$38,175$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$480$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$33,501$34,709$36,290$38,862
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-708-851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,501$33,096$35,582$38,011
Cost Above Minimum$405$0$0$2,429

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelAvalonAvalonLucerneLucerne
TrimBaseLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,290$4,250$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$760$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-708-851

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelAvalonLucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in115.6 in
Length197.6 in203.2 in
Width72.8 in73.8 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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