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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $27,108 $28,274 $34,993
Side curtain airbags 650    
Value Package 560    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo net 49    
Navigation system 2,000 1,945 1,945
Heated front seats 440    
Sunroof   900 900
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Side curtain airbags 559    
Value Package 504    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo net 34    
Navigation system 1,700 1,614 1,614
Heated front seats 352    
Sunroof   747 747
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Options (change) 5,205 6,360 2,845
Options (change) 4,335 5,682 2,361
Destination 605 765 765
Total Price $36,270 $37,045 $40,640
Total Invoice $32,048 $34,721 $38,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,623
Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$36,270$37,045$40,640
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$37,045$38,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,895
Total Invoice$32,048$34,721$38,119
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,098$34,721$36,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,803

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear heater$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$4,050$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-1,595

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.6 in
Length184.6 in203.2 in
Width71.9 in73.8 in
Height67.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in41.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

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