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Competitive Comparison

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

  • 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX

    Primary Vehicle

    MSRP1: $27,085

    Competitively Equipped: $27,835

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  • 2009 Lexus ES 350

    2009 Lexus ES 350

    MSRP1: $34,470

    Competively Equipped: $37,995 + DPI

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  • 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT

    2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT

    MSRP1: $34,955

    Competively Equipped: $35,765

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  • 2009 Toyota Avalon XL

    2009 Toyota Avalon XL

    MSRP1: $27,845

    Competively Equipped: $28,595 + DPI

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Advantage

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Base Price MSRP Advantage Buick $27,085 $34,470 $34,955 $27,845
Destination Charge Advantage Buick $750 $875 $810 $750
Equipped Price Advantage Buick $27,835 $37,995 + DPI $35,765 $28,595 + DPI
Wheelbase (in.) Advantage Buick 111.7 109.3 109.3 111.0
Length (in.) Advantage Buick 196.9 191.1 195.3 197.2
Width (in.) Advantage Buick 73.1 71.7 74.0 72.8
Track (rear) Advantage Buick 62.0 61.7 63.8 61.6
Head Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 38.0 37.4 38.4 38.9
Head Room (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 37.3 36.8 36.7 37.5
Hiproom (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 53.9 52.8 54.8 56.2
Leg Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 41.7 42.2 42.5 41.3
Leg Room (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 40.5 35.9 36.2 40.9
Shoulder Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 57.4 57.3 58.2 59.4
Cargo Volume (mfr.) (cu. ft.) Advantage Buick 13.3 14.7 13.1 14.4
Heated Exterior Mirrors Advantage Buick Dual Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Automatic Tilt-Down Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side 2-Position Memory (Standard) Not Available
Multi-Adjustable Power Passenger Seat Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Satellite Radio Advantage Buick Standard Added Option Standard Added Option
Radio Anti-theft Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Navigation System Advantage Buick Standard Added Option Not Available Not Available
Compass Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Automatic Crash Response Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Emergency Services Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Crisis Assist Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Stolen Vehicle Assistance Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Stolen Vehicle Slowdown Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Remote Ignition Block Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Remote Door Unlock Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Roadside Assistance Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Remote Horn and Lights Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Turn-by-Turn Navigation Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Hands-Free Calling Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Vehicle Diagnostics Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Low Mileage Discount Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Front Side Airbags with Head Protection Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Basic Warranty Time (Months) Advantage Buick 48 48 48 36
Basic Warranty Miles Advantage Buick 50000 50000 50000 36000
Powertrain Warranty Miles Advantage Buick 100000 70000 70000 60000
Rust Warranty Time (Months) Advantage Buick 72 72 60 60

Powertrain

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Engine Name 3.0L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6 3.5L V6
Fuel System Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected Multi-Port Fuel Injected Electronic Fuel Injected
Horsepower @ RPM 255@6900 272@6200 280@6200 268@6200
Torque @ RPM 217@5100 254@4700 254@5000 248@4700
Standard Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
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 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Wheelbase (in.) Advantage Buick 111.7 109.3 109.3 111.0
Length (in.) Advantage Buick 196.9 191.1 195.3 197.2
Height (in.) 59.2 57.1 57.2 58.5
Width (in.) Advantage Buick 73.1 71.7 74.0 72.8
Track (front) 61.7 62.2 63.2 62.2
Track (rear) Advantage Buick 62.0 61.7 63.8 61.6
Curb Weight (Auto Trans) (lbs.) 3929 3580 3699 3490
Head Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 38.0 37.4 38.4 38.9
Head Room (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 37.3 36.8 36.7 37.5
Hiproom (front) (in.) 55.2 55.9 55.7 55.8
Hiproom (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 53.9 52.8 54.8 56.2
Leg Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 41.7 42.2 42.5 41.3
Leg Room (rear) (in.) Advantage Buick 40.5 35.9 36.2 40.9
Shoulder Room (front) (in.) Advantage Buick 57.4 57.3 58.2 59.4
Shoulder Room (rear) (in.) 56.0 56.3 56.2 58.2
Cargo Volume (mfr.) (cu. ft.) Advantage Buick 13.3 14.7 13.1 14.4

Exterior

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Standard Tires SBRP245/50R17 BSW, All-Season Tires (Standard) SBRP215/55R17, Michelin®, or Bridgestone® All-Season or Summer Tires (Standard) SBRP245/50R17 98V, Bridgestone® Turanza All-Season High-Performance Tires (Standard) SBRP215/60R16 94H, All-Season Tires (Standard)
Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Optional) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 8-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 6.5-In. (Standard)
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Exterior Mirrors Advantage Buick Dual Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Automatic Tilt-Down Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side 2-Position Memory (Standard) Not Available

Interior

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Air Conditioning Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Automatic Climate Control (Standard) Automatic Climate Control (Standard)
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Optional Standard Standard Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Optional Standard Standard Standard
Interior Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Standard
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 8 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Adjustable Seat Adjusts 8-Ways Total (Standard)
Multi-Adjustable Power Passenger Seat Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Front Power Lumbar Support Optional Standard Standard Standard
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Advantage Buick Standard Standard Standard Not Available
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 7 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard) Lexus Premium Audio AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player (Standard) Acura Premium AM/FM Radio With 276-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 8 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player; XM® Satellite Radio (XM® Satellite Radio Unavailable In Alaska or Hawaii and Is Provided On A 90-Day Free-Trial Basis Upon Vehicle Purchase) (Standard) Premium AM/FM Radio With 9 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)
Satellite Radio Advantage Buick Standard Added Option Standard Added Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Radio Anti-theft Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Navigation System Advantage Buick Standard Added Option Not Available Not Available
Interior Electrochromic Mirror Optional Standard Standard Optional
Compass Advantage Buick Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Standard Standard Not Listed

Fuel

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Fuel Economy (City) (mpg) 17 19 18 19
Fuel Economy (Highway) (mpg) 26 27 26 28

Safety

Advantage Buick LaCrosse CX 2009 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Vehicle Anti-theft Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and PASS-Key III® Engine Immobilizer (Standard) Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer (Standard) Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer (Standard) Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer (Standard)
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Antilock Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags with Head Protection Advantage Buick Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
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 Lexus ES 350 2009 Acura TL 5-Spd AT 2009 Toyota Avalon XL
Basic Warranty Time (Months) Advantage Buick 48 48 48 36
Basic Warranty Miles Advantage Buick 50000 50000 50000 36000
Powertrain Warranty Time (Months) 60 72 72 60
Powertrain Warranty Miles Advantage Buick 100000 70000 70000 60000
Rust Warranty Time (Months) Advantage Buick 72 72 60 60
Rust Warranty Miles 100000 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

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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