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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: $38,310

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,495

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $2,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $30,170
Base Invoice $36,712 $28,963
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system 2,655 895
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360  
Sunroof 680  
Navigation system 2,211 788
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Options (change) 5,205 7,265
Options (change) 4,251 6,657
Destination 745 875
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $44,370 $38,310
Total Invoice $39,108 $36,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year20092012
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)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-17
Total Price$44,370$38,310
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,920$38,310
Total Invoice$39,108$36,495
Adjustments for Features-2,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,949$36,495

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
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 
Proximity key$250 
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,655$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
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.3,835 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

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%
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 outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%
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
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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