2012 Buick Lacrosse vs 2012 Chrysler 300

2012 Buick Lacrosse

2012 Chrysler 300

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4-Door Sedan Base FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Base FWD	25	36	$28,963	$30,170
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Convenience FWD	25	36	$29,990	$31,240
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD	16	26	$33,475	$34,870
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD	25	36	$31,396	$32,705
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 AWD	16	26	$34,190	$35,615
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 FWD	25	36	$32,112	$33,450
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 2 AWD	16	26	$35,558	$37,040
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 2 FWD	17	27	$33,470	$34,865
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 3 FWD	17	27	$34,833	$36,285
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Touring FWD	17	27	$37,267	$38,820

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4-Door Sedan V6 300S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan V6 300S AWD	18	27	$34,393	$36,020
300 4-Door Sedan V6 300S RWD	19	31	$32,232	$33,670
300 4-Door Sedan V6 Limited AWD	18	27	$33,473	$35,020
300 4-Door Sedan V6 Limited RWD	19	31	$31,312	$32,670
300 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD	18	27	$26,712	$27,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C AWD	15	23	$38,993	$41,020
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C Luxury Series AWD	15	23	$42,213	$44,520
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C Luxury Series RWD	16	25	$40,052	$42,170
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300C RWD	16	25	$36,832	$38,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300S AWD	15	23	$39,913	$42,020
300 4-Door Sedan V8 300S RWD	16	25	$37,752	$39,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 Mopar 12 RWD	16	25	$37,752	$39,670
300 4-Door Sedan V8 SRT8 RWD	14	23	$46,062	$47,670

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Invoice Price

$28,963

$34,393

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,170

$36,020

Monthly Payment Estimate

$503 / month

$600 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

As a sophisticated, roomy, tech-savvy premium sedan—now with up to 36 mpg—the 2012 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for a lot of shoppers who want luxury on a limited budget.

Riper and more mature, the latest Chrysler 300 has classically handsome looks and in the right versions, big rear-drive fun.

TCC Likes

New 36-mpg eAssist powertrain
Spacious, nicely trimmed interior
Absorbent but not pillowy ride

Styling's matured
New interior is a winner
Eight-speed automatic #FTW

TCC Dislikes

Still not a sophisticated driving experience (4-cyl)
Luxury-brand price when loaded
Cheaper look and feel for Base model

HEMIs still have five-speed automatics
Dash plastics attract dust
No longer the ersatz Bentley Continental

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

59.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

106.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

57.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

56.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

40.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

63.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

198.6

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

63.8

Wheelbase (in)

111.7

120.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

30.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

75.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

16.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

12.6 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

13.6 x 1.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

19.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RAF

TDX

Front Tire Size

P235/50R17

P235/55R19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAF

TDX

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R17

P235/55R19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3829

4235

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.6

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

260 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LUK

ERB

Displacement

2.4/145

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

292 @ 6350

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

2.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.14

Trans Order Code

MHH

DFG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Chrysler 300

Body Style

Sedan

4-Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.3

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Short-Long Arm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.6

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

8.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)