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Competitive comparisons provided by R. L. Polk & Co. ("Polk"), an independent online automotive buyer's guide. GM and its advertising agencies are not responsible for this content.

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  • Powertrain
  • Dimensions
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Safety
  • Fuel
  • Warranty
 

  • 2009 Buick LaCrosse CX

    Primary Vehicle

    MSRP1: $25,640

    Competitively Equipped: $26,390

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  • 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1

    2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1

    MSRP1: $32,520

    Competively Equipped: $33,285

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  • 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT

    2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT

    MSRP1: $27,110

    Competively Equipped: $27,935

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  • 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan

    2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan

    MSRP1: $27,250

    Competively Equipped: $27,970

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Advantage

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Base Price MSRP Advantage Buick $25,640 $32,520 $27,110 $27,250
Destination Charge Advantage Buick $750 $765 $825 $720
Equipped Price Advantage Buick $26,390 $33,285 $27,935 $27,970
Final Drive Ratio Advantage Buick 3.05 2.93 3.29 2.77
Length (in.) Advantage Buick 198.1 203.2 200.4 190.9
Height (in.) Advantage Buick 57.4 58.0 58.7 57.6
Width (in.) Advantage Buick 73.0 73.8 72.9 70.3
Track (front) Advantage Buick 61.7 62.6 62.4 59.9
Track (rear) Advantage Buick 61.5 62.1 61.5 60.3
Curb Weight (Auto Trans) (lbs.) Advantage Buick 3495 3836 3649 3613
Hiproom (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 55.3 56.1 56.4 53.0
Hiproom (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 54.6 57.0 57.2 52.2
Leg Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 42.3 42.5 42.3 42.2
Shoulder Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 57.2 58.0 58.7 55.9
Shoulder Room (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 57.0 57.0 58.6 54.0
Cargo Volume (mfr.) (cu. ft.) Advantage Buick 16.0 17.0 18.6 14.9
Heated Exterior Mirrors Advantage Buick Dual Body Color Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic and 2-Position Memory (Standard) Not Available Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic (Standard)
Air Conditioning Advantage Buick Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Not Available Automatic Climate Control (Standard)
Automatic Climate Control Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Advantage Buick Standard Standard Optional Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Front Power Lumbar Support Advantage Buick Optional Standard Not Available Not Available
Navigation System Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Emergency Services Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Crisis Assist Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Stolen Vehicle Assistance Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Door Unlock Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Roadside Assistance Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Horn and Lights Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turn-by-Turn Navigation Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Listed Not Listed
Hands-Free Calling Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Diagnostics Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low Mileage Discount Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fuel Economy (Highway) (mpg) Advantage Buick 28 26 27 26
Fuel Capacity Advantage Buick 17.0 18.0 17.0 16.0
Basic Warranty Time (Months) Advantage Buick 48 48 36 36
Basic Warranty Miles Advantage Buick 50000 50000 36000 36000

Powertrain

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Engine Name 3.8L V6 3.9L V6 3.9L V6 3.6L V6
Fuel System Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected
Horsepower @ RPM 200@5200 227@5700 233@5600 252@6300
Torque @ RPM 230@4000 237@3200 240@4000 251@3200
Standard Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio Advantage Buick 3.05 2.93 3.29 2.77
Suspension (Front) Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension (Rear) Independent Independent Independent Independent
Brakes (Front) Disc Disc Disc Disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc Disc Disc Disc

Dimensions

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Wheelbase (in.) 110.5 115.6 110.5 112.3
Length (in.) Advantage Buick 198.1 203.2 200.4 190.9
Height (in.) Advantage Buick 57.4 58.0 58.7 57.6
Width (in.) Advantage Buick 73.0 73.8 72.9 70.3
Track (front) Advantage Buick 61.7 62.6 62.4 59.9
Track (rear) Advantage Buick 61.5 62.1 61.5 60.3
Curb Weight (Auto Trans) (lbs.) Advantage Buick 3495 3836 3649 3613
Head Room (front) (in.) 39.4 39.5 39.4 39.4
Head Room (rear) (in.) 37.2 37.7 37.8 37.4
Hiproom (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 55.3 56.1 56.4 53.0
Hiproom (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 54.6 57.0 57.2 52.2
Leg Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 42.3 42.5 42.3 42.2
Leg Room (rear) (in.) 37.6 41.4 37.6 37.6
Shoulder Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 57.2 58.0 58.7 55.9
Shoulder Room (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 57.0 57.0 58.6 54.0
Cargo Volume (mfr.) (cu. ft.) Advantage Buick 16.0 17.0 18.6 14.9

Exterior

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Standard Tires SBRP225/60R16 BSW, All-Season Tires (Standard) SBRP235/55R17 Michelin® BSW, All-Season Tires (Standard) SBRP225/55R17 BSW, Touring Tires (Standard) SBRP225/50R18 BSW Touring Tires (Standard)
Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard) Machined Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 18-In. (Standard)
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Exterior Mirrors Advantage Buick Dual Body Color Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic and 2-Position Memory (Standard) Not Available Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic (Standard)

Interior

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Air Conditioning Advantage Buick Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Not Available Automatic Climate Control (Standard)
Automatic Climate Control Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Advantage Buick Standard Standard Optional Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Interior Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Not Listed
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Headlamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Adjustable Power Driver Seat Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Standard)
Front Power Lumbar Support Advantage Buick Optional Standard Not Available Not Available
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Heated Seats Optional Standard Optional Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands) (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio(Satellite Radio Unavailable In Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands; Satellite Service Is Provided On A 3-Month Trial Basis Upon Purchase) (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 240-Watts, Seek, Scan and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard)
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Radio Anti-theft Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Compass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard

Fuel

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Fuel Economy (City) (mpg) 17 17 17 17
Fuel Economy (Highway) (mpg) Advantage Buick 28 26 27 26

Safety

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Vehicle Anti-theft Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and PASS-Key III® Engine Immobilizer (Standard) Vehicle Anti-Theft Via PASS-Key III Engine Immobilizer (Standard) Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and PassLock® Engine Immobilizer (Standard) Vehicle Anti-Theft Via PASS-Key III Plus Engine Immobilizer (Standard)
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Control System Optional Optional Standard Standard
Antilock Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Curtain Airbags Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lock-out Standard Standard Standard Standard
3-Point Center Seat Belt Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard

Warranty

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Buick Lucerne CXL1 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT 2009 Saturn AURA XR V6 Sedan
Basic Warranty Time (Months) Advantage Buick 48 48 36 36
Basic Warranty Miles Advantage Buick 50000 50000 36000 36000
Powertrain Warranty Time (Months) 60 60 60 60
Powertrain Warranty Miles 100000 100000 100000 100000
Rust Warranty Time (Months) 72 72 72 72
Rust Warranty Miles 100000 100000 100000 100000

Competitive comparisons provided by R. L. Polk & Co. ("Polk"), an independent online automotive buyer's guide. GM and its advertising agencies are not responsible for this content. Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. L. Polk & Co. ("Polk"). © 2009 R. L. Polk & Co.. All Rights Reserved. This information is supplied for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of R. L. Polk & Co. Polk makes no guarantee or warranty, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.

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