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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,190

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,783

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $37,890 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $33,944 $26,262 $30,599
Side curtain airbags 650 650 650      
Leather Package 1,935 1,305        
JBL 8 speakers 475          
Cold Weather Package 60 60        
Cargo net 49 49 49 49    
Floor mats 106 106 106 106    
Sunroof 900 900     900 900
Alloy wheels 520          
Heated front seats 440 440 440      
Fog lights 110          
Rear spoiler 200 200        
Value Package     560      
Leather seating surfaces     1,400      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         750 750
Side curtain airbags 559 559 559      
Leather Package 1,548 1,044        
JBL 8 speakers 356          
Cold Weather Package 48 48        
Cargo net 34 34 34 34    
Floor mats 66 66 66 66    
Sunroof 720 720     747 747
Alloy wheels 416          
Heated front seats 352 352 352      
Fog lights 88          
Rear spoiler 160 160        
Value Package     504      
Leather seating surfaces     1,120      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         623 623
Options (change) 5,445 3,710 3,205 155 1,650 1,650
Options (change) 4,347 2,983 2,635 100 1,370 1,370
Destination 605 605 605 605 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $30,580 $32,080 $34,270 $36,050 $30,190 $34,780
Total Invoice $26,783 $28,298 $30,348 $32,049 $28,382 $32,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year200620062006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4215hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA4A5A5CVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,580$32,080$34,270$36,050$30,190$34,780
Adjustments for Features-100-150-2,400-2,7000-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,480$31,930$31,870$33,350$30,190$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$1,390$2,870$0$3,515
Total Invoice$26,783$28,298$30,348$32,049$28,382$32,719
Adjustments for Features-88-132-2,125-2,4000-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,695$28,166$28,223$29,649$28,382$31,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$1,528$2,954$0$3,326

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200620062006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimBaseSportLimitedHybrid LimitedCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   $800$800
5-speed automatic $900$900   
CVT   $1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150  
Rear heater  $150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Cassette player$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325  
CD player$125$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player     $50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,375$5,625$5,925$3,225$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$150$2,400$2,700$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-132-2,125-2,4000-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.5 in
Length184.6 in198.1 in
Width71.9 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested153087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested1080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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