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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: $38,990

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,358

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,450 $33,810
Base Invoice $36,202 $32,458
Automatic climate control, front 375  
Navigation system 2,655 495
Sunroof 850  
Leather Group   2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Automatic climate control, front 300  
Navigation system 2,211 450
Sunroof 680  
Leather Group   2,006
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
Options (change) 3,880 4,255
Options (change) 3,191 3,975
Destination 745 925
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $42,475 $38,990
Total Invoice $37,538 $37,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,499
Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine209hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$42,475$38,990
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,575$38,990
Total Invoice$37,538$37,358
Adjustments for Features-1,6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,859$37,358

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$8,140$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082016
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.7 in
Length188.4 in196.9 in
Width75.2 in73.1 in
Height68.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,508 lb.3,756 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested67530%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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