2014 Buick Lacrosse vs 2014 Toyota Avalon

2014 Buick Lacrosse

2014 Toyota Avalon

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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

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon 4-Door Sedan Limited	21	31	$35,910	$39,900
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE	21	31	$28,431	$31,590
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Premium	21	31	$30,100	$33,445
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Touring	21	31	$31,726	$35,250
Avalon Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	40	39	$37,486	$41,650
Avalon Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE Premium	40	39	$32,224	$35,805
Avalon Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE Touring	40	39	$33,299	$37,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,193

$35,910

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,535

$39,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$559 / month

$665 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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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 Toyota Avalon is far more youthful than it used to be, with a more responsive, sophisticated personality, an excellent interior, and a 40-mpg Hybrid version -- plus of course top-notch comfort all around.

TCC Likes

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

Well-controlled ride
Refined, responsive powertrains
40 mpg (Hybrid)

TCC Dislikes

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

Luxury-car price, without the lux badge
Spongy brake-pedal feel
Generic taillight look

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

102.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

195.2

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.7

111

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

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

11.1

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

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RAF

Front Tire Size

P235/50R17

P225/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAF

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R17

P225/45VR18

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

3538

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

582

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LUK

Displacement

2.4/145

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

268 @ 6200

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

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

1.90

Trans Order Code

MHH

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

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

7.6

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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