2013 Buick Lacrosse vs 2013 Chevrolet Impala

2013 Buick Lacrosse

2013 Chevrolet Impala

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4-Door Sedan Base FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Base FWD	25	36	$30,393	$31,660
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD	17	25	$34,593	$36,035
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD	25	36	$32,515	$33,870
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 AWD	17	25	$35,961	$37,460
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 1 FWD	17	27	$33,873	$35,285
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium 2 FWD	17	27	$35,236	$36,705
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Touring FWD	17	27	$37,670	$39,240

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4-Door Sedan LS Retail

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS Retail	18	30	$24,825	$25,860
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT Retail	18	30	$26,289	$27,385
Impala 4-Door Sedan LTZ	18	30	$29,184	$30,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,393

$24,825

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,660

$25,860

Monthly Payment Estimate

$528 / month

$431 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for comfort, sophistication, and refinement in a large sedan—and its 36-mpg rating is icing on the cake.

Dated in styling, safety, and comfort, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala still earns credit for interior space, highway gas mileage, and low prices.

TCC Likes

eAssist powertrain's 36 mpg
Roomy, luxurious interior
Comfortable ride

Full-size room
Trunk space is large
Highway ride is smooth

TCC Dislikes

A luxury-brand price when loaded
Base model materials aren't so premium
eAssist has some rough edges

Styling almost untouched
Interior feels, looks dowdy
Features list omits USB, navigation

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.80

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

58.60

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.30

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

56.40

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

37.60

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

39.40

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

57.20

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

58.70

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

104.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

200.40

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

58.70

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

61.50

Wheelbase (in)

111.7

110.50

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

72.90

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

62.40

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

18.6

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

10.94 x 0.43

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

11.93 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

17.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

13.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.00

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

2.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/50R17

P225/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAF

QPX

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R17

P225/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

RAF

QPX

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)

3774

3555

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.6

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

150

Engine

Displacement

2.4/145

3.6L/217

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

300 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

262 @ 5300

Engine Order Code

LUK

LFX

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.87

Trans Order Code

MHH

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

2.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Chevrolet Impala

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Tri-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Touring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.3

8.3

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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