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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: $37,045

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $2,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,721

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,950 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $34,649 $28,274 $34,993
Bodyside moldings 199    
Floor mats 280    
Cargo net 49    
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 175    
Cargo net 32    
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Options (change) 528 6,360 2,845
Options (change) 332 5,682 2,361
Destination 845 765 765
Total Price $39,323 $37,045 $40,640
Total Invoice $35,826 $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: $1,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,020
Model Year201320082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
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$39,323$37,045$40,640
Adjustments for Features-3,4300-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,893$37,045$39,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395
Total Invoice$35,826$34,721$38,119
Adjustments for Features-3,1250-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,701$34,721$36,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,272

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201320082008
ModelHighlanderLucerneLucerne
TrimLimitedCXLCXS
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
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start  $150
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  
Brake assist$50 $50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
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  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,780$4,350$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1250-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,045 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
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 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

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