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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: $41,320

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,502

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,370 $33,665
Base Invoice $40,598 $32,318
Floor mats 315  
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 49  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145
Essence Group   2,700
Driver Confidence Package 1   445
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   415
Panoramic sunroof   1,550
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 34  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042
Essence Group   2,592
Driver Confidence Package 1   405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Cargo mat   73
Rear spoiler   378
Panoramic sunroof   1,410
Options (change) 3,213 6,730
Options (change) 2,718 6,259
Destination 810 925
Total Price $48,393 $41,320
Total Invoice $44,126 $39,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,635
Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H194hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$48,393$41,320
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,308$41,320
Total Invoice$44,126$39,502
Adjustments for Features-9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,137$39,502

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,240$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9890

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in114.4 in
Length188.4 in197.5 in
Width75.2 in73.5 in
Height68.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67552%
Total Not Requested62548%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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