Compare 2013 Buick Lacrosse vs 2013 Chrysler 300 vs 2013 Ford Taurus

2013 Buick Lacrosse
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2013 Chrysler 300
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2013 Ford Taurus
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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 300 SRT8 Core RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan 300 SRT8 Core RWD 14 23 $43,095 $44,450
300 4-Door Sedan 300C AWD 18 27 $36,987 $38,845
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition RWD 19 31 $38,827 $40,845
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition AWD 18 27 $41,127 $43,345
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition RWD 19 31 $38,827 $40,845
300 4-Door Sedan 300C RWD 19 31 $34,687 $36,345
300 4-Door Sedan 300S AWD 18 27 $34,227 $35,845
300 4-Door Sedan 300S AWD Glacier 18 27 $33,767 $35,345
300 4-Door Sedan 300S RWD 19 31 $31,927 $33,345
300 4-Door Sedan AWD 18 27 $31,467 $32,845
300 4-Door Sedan Luxury Series AWD 18 27 $40,207 $42,345
300 4-Door Sedan Luxury Series RWD 19 31 $38,046 $39,995
300 4-Door Sedan Motown RWD 19 31 $29,167 $30,345
300 4-Door Sedan RWD 19 31 $29,167 $30,345
300 4-Door Sedan SRT8 RWD 14 23 $46,775 $48,450
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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD 18 26 $32,243 $34,950
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD 19 29 $30,535 $33,100
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD 19 29 $24,631 $26,700
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD 18 26 $28,368 $30,750
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD 19 29 $26,660 $28,900
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD 17 25 $36,254 $39,300
Pricing
Invoice Price
$30,393
$43,095
$32,243
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,660
$44,450
$34,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$528 / month
$741 / month
$583 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.4
8.0
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. The image-building 2013 Chrysler 300 is handsome and classy, as well as a proper luxury car or a scorching muscle sedan. The 2013 Ford Taurus gets improved performance and is more of a technology and luxury flagship than ever--although its 'smaller inside' packaging continues to limit its appeal.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 14 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 23 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Large Cars Large Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
53.9 56.100 55.800
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 59.500 57.900
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.0 106.300 102.200
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 37.900 37.800
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.0 57.700 56.900
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.800 41.900
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.2 56.200 56.300
Second Leg Room (in)
40.5 40.100 38.100
Front Head Room (in)
38.0 38.600 39.000
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.7 63.400 65.300
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 4.400 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
196.9 198.600 202.900
Height, Overall (in)
59.2 58.300 60.700
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 63.100 65.500
Wheelbase (in)
111.7 120.200 112.900
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 30.100 30.400
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.1 74.200 76.200
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.8 16.300 20.100
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 13.8 x 1.1 13.860 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.2 14.2 x 1.3 13.860 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 19.500 19.000
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2 14.400 15.000
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.8 38.700 39.500
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.75 2.800 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA N/A - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
RAF TR9 TBQ
Front Tire Size
P235/50R17 P245/45R20 P255/45VR19
Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
RAF TR9 TBQ
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/50R17 P245/45R20 P255/45VR19
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 - TBD - 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 - TBD - 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - TBD - 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - TBD - 1000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3774 4365 4241
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 x 8.0 19 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 x 8.0 19 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.6 14.000 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 730 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 220 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4900 470 @ 4300 254 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LUK ESG 998
Displacement
2.4/145 6.4L/392 3.5L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
182 @ 6700 470 @ 6000 288 @ 6500
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Gas V8 Gas V6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 23 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 14 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 17 21
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.410 1.842
Trans Type
6 5 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.830 1.000
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.84 3.160 2.882
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.190 2.872
Trans Order Code
MHH DGJ 44J
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.64 3.060 3.390
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.000 1.414
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic w/Manual Shift
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 NA 0.742
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.590 4.484
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Buick LaCrosse Chrysler 300 Ford Taurus
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA 1.200 1.142
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Five-Link Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Short-Long Arm MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.700 0.827
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 4 - TBD -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 10.8 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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