2014 Buick Lacrosse vs 2014 Ford Taurus

2014 Buick Lacrosse

2014 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	$32,193	$33,535
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD	17	26	$37,070	$38,615
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD	25	36	$34,185	$35,610
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I AWD	17	26	$38,673	$40,285
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I FWD	18	28	$37,641	$39,210
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium II FWD	18	28	$38,164	$39,755

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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	18	26	$33,330	$36,130
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	19	29	$31,624	$34,280
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	19	29	$24,705	$26,780
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD	18	26	$28,533	$30,930
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD	19	29	$26,827	$29,080
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD	17	25	$36,882	$39,980

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,193

$33,330

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,535

$36,130

Monthly Payment Estimate

$559 / month

$602 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Great on gas or long on comfort and refinement--the Buick LaCrosse can be either, though we'd steer you toward the premium editions.

The 2014 Ford Taurus continues in its role of luxury and technology flagship for the Ford brand, but it remains compromised by its lack of rear-seat headroom and legroom

TCC Likes

Classy, without the irony
Swanky interior on most models
Rides smoothly

Comfortable, controlled ride
Luxurious interior
Top safety ratings

TCC Dislikes

Luxury prices on Premium versions
Interior trim isn't so premium on base models
eAssist isn't the smoothest unit

Back seat lacks headroom
Large and heavy on the road
20-inch wheels add harshness

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

102.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

111.7

112.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

76.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

20.1

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

13.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

13.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

39.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RAF

TC1

Front Tire Size

P235/50R17

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAF

TC1

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R17

P255/45VR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3756

4249

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LUK

998-1

Displacement

2.4/145

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

288 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.87

Trans Order Code

MHH

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Ford Taurus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

7.0

8.7 (Est)

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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