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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: $36,748

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimSportCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $26,241 $28,274 $34,993
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185    
Satellite radio 449    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850 900 900
Navigation system 2,530 1,945 1,945
Remote start 529    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120    
Satellite radio 359    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680 747 747
Navigation system 2,118 1,614 1,614
Remote start 380    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Options (change) 6,593 7,355 2,845
Options (change) 5,297 6,508 2,361
Destination 745 765 765
Total Price $36,748 $38,040 $40,640
Total Invoice $32,283 $35,547 $38,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,453
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimSportCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$36,748$38,040$40,640
Adjustments for Features-2150-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,533$38,040$40,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$32,283$35,547$38,119
Adjustments for Features-1890-141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,094$35,547$37,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,431

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimSportCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,490$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890-141

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderLucerne
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in115.6 in
Length188.4 in203.2 in
Width75.2 in73.8 in
Height68.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.4 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested122580%

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