Compare 2015 Buick Lacrosse vs 2015 Chrysler 300 vs 2015 Toyota Avalon

2015 Buick Lacrosse
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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 300C AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan 300C AWD 18 27 $39,025 $40,570
300 4-Door Sedan 300C Platinum AWD 18 27 $43,048 $44,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C Platinum RWD 19 31 $40,723 $42,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300C RWD 19 31 $36,700 $38,070
300 4-Door Sedan 300S AWD 18 27 $36,235 $37,570
300 4-Door Sedan 300S RWD 19 31 $33,910 $35,070
300 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD 18 27 $33,439 $34,195
300 4-Door Sedan Limited RWD 19 31 $31,089 $31,695
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4-Door Sedan Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Avalon 4-Door Sedan Limited 21 31 $35,983 $39,980
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE 21 31 $29,057 $32,285
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Premium 21 31 $30,726 $34,140
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Touring 21 31 $32,473 $36,080
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Touring SE 21 31 $33,453 $37,170
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,289
$39,025
$35,983
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$33,635
$40,570
$39,980
Monthly Payment Estimate
$561 / month
$676 / month
$666 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.2
8.2
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 Chrysler 300 adds more style, features, and efficiency to an already confident, capable large family sedan. The 2015 Toyota Avalon is no longer just for retirees, although they'll appreciate the attractive design, available fuel-sipping Hybrid, and rejuvenated driving dynamics as much as anyone.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 18 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 27 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Large Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.2 56.2 55.1
Second Leg Room (in)
40.5 40.1 39.2
Front Head Room (in)
38.0 36.9 37.6
Second Hip Room (in)
53.9 56.1 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 59.5 58.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.0 106.3 102.3
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 36.9 37
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.0 57.7 57
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.8 42.1
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 63.8 62.2
Wheelbase (in)
111.7 120.2 111
Liftover Height (in)
NA - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.1 75 72.2
Track Width, Front (in)
61.7 63.4 62.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
196.9 198.6 195.3
Height, Overall (in)
59.2 59.2 57.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.8 16.3 16
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x 0.5 12.6 11.1
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x 1.2 13.6 11.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.6 18.5 17
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.75 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.8 38.9 37.4
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/55HR19 P225/45VR18
Rear Tire Order Code
RA9 TDX NA
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/55HR19 P225/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
RA9 TDX NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 100 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 100 100
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3756 4235 3583
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 X 7.5 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 X 7.5 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.6 - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 180 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438 730 582
Engine
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
172 @ 4900 260 @ 4800 248 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
LUK ERB-1 NA
Displacement
2.4L/145 3.6 L/220 3.5 L/211
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
182 @ 6700 292 @ 6350 268 @ 6200
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 21 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 27 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 18 21
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.29 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 3.14 1.90
Trans Order Code
MHH DFL NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.64 3.07 3.24
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.67 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 1.00 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.71 3.30
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 2.11 1.42
Trans Type
6 8 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.28 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.84 -
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 -
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Buick LaCrosse Chrysler 300 Toyota Avalon
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Short And Long Arm Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Short And Long Arm Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 8.4 (Est) 7.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA - -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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