2016 Buick Lacrosse vs 2016 Ford Taurus

2016 Buick Lacrosse

2016 Ford Taurus

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4-Door Sedan Base FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Base FWD	18	28	$32,457	$33,810
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan FWD	18	28	$30,909	$31,065
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather AWD	17	26	$37,348	$38,905
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Leather FWD	18	28	$34,464	$35,900
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I AWD	17	26	$39,048	$40,675
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium I FWD	18	28	$36,672	$38,200
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium II FWD	18	28	$38,539	$40,145
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Sport Touring FWD	18	28	$32,702	$34,065

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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	17	24	$34,417	$36,420
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	18	27	$32,669	$34,570
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	18	27	$25,723	$27,220
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD	17	24	$29,768	$31,500
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD	18	27	$28,020	$29,650
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD	16	24	$38,164	$40,385

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,457

$34,417

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,810

$36,420

Monthly Payment Estimate

$564 / month

$607 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

In any trim, the Buick LaCrosse is comfortable and well-appointed, but serious buyers should consider Premium versions.

The 2016 Ford Taurus is the biggest sedan in its lineup, but it's short on rear-seat room, and it's beginning to feel its age.

TCC Likes

Easy-to-grok infotainment
Excellent safety record
Rides smoothly

Comfortable ride
Luxurious cabin
Excellent safety ratings

TCC Dislikes

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

Rear seat short on headroom
Feels big and heavy underway
large wheels degrade ride

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 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)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

76.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.3

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)

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

39.5

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QGK

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGK

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3895

4140

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

264 @ 5300

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LFX

998-1

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

304 @ 6800

288 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V6

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)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

M7W

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.77

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Ford Taurus

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

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

8.0

9.3

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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