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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: $31,085

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,125

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimSportLimitedCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $27,790
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,262
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529  
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850 850 900
CD changer, in-dash 320   695
Universal garage door opener 125    
Heated front seats   440  
Driver Confidence Package     950
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380  
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680 680 747
CD changer, in-dash 240   577
Universal garage door opener 100    
Heated front seats   352  
Driver Confidence Package     789
Options (change) 4,323 2,543 2,545
Options (change) 3,371 1,951 2,113
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $34,328 $36,358 $31,085
Total Invoice $30,524 $32,458 $29,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse CXS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $215
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimSportLimitedCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$34,328$36,358$31,085
Adjustments for Features-1,815-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,513$32,918$31,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$30,524$32,458$29,125
Adjustments for Features-1,614-3,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,910$29,387$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$477$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimSportLimitedCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,680$6,305$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$3,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,614-3,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.5 in
Length188.4 in198.1 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested37545%
Total Not Requested45055%

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