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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: $38,730

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $11,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,898

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,370 $31,660
Base Invoice $40,598 $30,394
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650 895
Cargo net 49  
Floor mats 315  
Leather Group   2,210
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359 788
Cargo net 34  
Floor mats 200  
Leather Group   2,121
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,140
Options (change) 4,774 6,195
Options (change) 4,159 5,629
Destination 810 875
Total Price $49,954 $38,730
Total Invoice $45,567 $36,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,677
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-17
Total Price$49,954$38,730
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,674$38,730
Total Invoice$45,567$36,898
Adjustments for Features-2,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,575$36,898

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
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 
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
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$9,755$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,641 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested67529%
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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