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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: $37,290

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $13,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,690 $30,170
All-weather floor mats 249 140
Cargo net 49  
Floor mats 229  
Remote start 499  
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Cargo tray   135
All-weather floor mats 145 123
Cargo net 35  
Floor mats 139  
Remote start 320  
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
2.4L I4 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Cargo tray   119
Options (change) 1,026 6,245
Options (change) 639 5,759
Destination 1,215 875
Total Price $50,931 $37,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,988
Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/35 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/50-17
Total Price$50,931$37,290
Adjustments for Features-6,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,206$37,290

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
TrimHybrid PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,340$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.7 in
Length194.9 in196.9 in
Width76.0 in73.1 in
Height68.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		48.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.3 ft310.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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