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Toyota Prius vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,245

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $4,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,423

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelPriusLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimFourCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,235 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $26,284 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Solar Roof Package 3,820      
Cargo net 51      
Remote start 529      
Floor mats 200      
Bodyside moldings 209      
Sunroof   900 900 900
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
MP3-compatible player   545 545  
Solar Roof Package 3,418      
Cargo net 35      
Remote start 380      
Floor mats 127      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Sunroof   747 747 747
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
MP3-compatible player   452 452  
Options (change) 4,809 2,215 1,445 900
Options (change) 4,085 1,838 1,199 747
Destination 760 750 750 750
Total Price $33,804 $29,245 $29,985 $34,030
Total Invoice $31,129 $27,423 $28,211 $32,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,344
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelPriusLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimFourCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVTA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,804$29,245$29,985$34,030
Adjustments for Features-2,5650-125-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,239$29,245$29,860$32,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$3,635
Total Invoice$31,129$27,423$28,211$32,096
Adjustments for Features-2,3620-118-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,767$27,423$28,093$31,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,588

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelPriusLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimFourCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote climate control$25   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Solar panel$300   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,190$2,625$2,750$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0$125$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3620-118-1,085

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122008
ModelPriusLaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length176.4 in198.1 in
Width68.7 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

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