2015 Buick Lacrosse vs 2015 Chevrolet Impala

2015 Buick Lacrosse

2015 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	$32,289	$33,635
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan FWD	18	28	$30,909	$31,065
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD	17	26	$37,180	$38,730
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD	25	36	$34,296	$35,725
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I AWD	17	26	$38,880	$40,500
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I FWD	18	28	$36,504	$38,025
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium II FWD	18	28	$38,371	$39,970

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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	31	$26,112	$27,060
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/2FL	17	25	$36,221	$37,535
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	31	$27,991	$29,310
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	19	29	$28,922	$30,285
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/3LT	17	25	$38,830	$40,660
Impala 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/1LZ	22	31	$32,569	$34,465
Impala 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/2LZ	19	29	$33,490	$35,440

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,289

$26,112

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,635

$27,060

Monthly Payment Estimate

$561 / month

$451 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Buick LaCrosse is both supremely comfortable and excellent on gas, but we'd point you to the Premium versions if you're seriously considering one.

The 2015 Chevrolet Impala is loaded with technology and handles better previous models, and it's better looking, too.

TCC Likes

Easy-to-grok infotainment
Excellent safety record
Rides smoothly

A redefined look we'd like to see more of
21st-century infotainment systems
Strong V-6, even without the SS initials

TCC Dislikes

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

Manual-shift switch is almost useless
Cockpit needs some chamomile
Back seat's flat, and headroom isn't amazing

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

54.10

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.90

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

105

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.40

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

56.90

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

45.80

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.90

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

39.80

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

39.90

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

62.20

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

201.30

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

58.90

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

62.00

Wheelbase (in)

111.7

111.70

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

73.00

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.8

18.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 0.5

12.4 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.2

12.6 x 1.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

38.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

2.73

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RA9

QGK

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P235/50R18

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

RA9

QGK

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P235/50R18

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)

3756

- TBD -

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.6

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

186 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LUK

LKW

Displacement

2.4L/145

2.5L/150

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

196 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct 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

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MHH

MHG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Chevrolet Impala

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.1

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.1

7.1

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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