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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: $7,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLucerne
TrimSportLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,205
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $37,994
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Remote start 529 529  
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850 850 900
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,945
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Remote start 380 380  
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680 680 747
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,614
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 6,593 5,048 2,845
Options (change) 5,297 4,050 2,361
Destination 745 745 765
Total Price $36,748 $38,693 $43,815
Total Invoice $32,283 $34,076 $41,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,687
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLucerne
TrimSportLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/50-18
Total Price$36,748$38,693$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,748$37,118$43,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$32,283$34,076$41,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,387-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$32,689$40,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLucerne
TrimSportLimitedSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,755$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082009
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 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 Super

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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