2016 Buick Lacrosse vs 2016 Lexus ES

2016 Buick Lacrosse

2016 Lexus ES

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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 Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES 300h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	40	39	$38,422	$41,020
ES 350 4-Door Sedan	21	31	$35,688	$38,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,457

$38,422

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,810

$41,020

Monthly Payment Estimate

$564 / month

$684 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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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 Lexus ES is is more comfortable, roomy, and practical than the sport sedans it is priced against, especially the 300h Hybrid, which delivers excellent fuel economy for far less than its "green luxury" rivals.

TCC Likes

Easy-to-grok infotainment
Excellent safety record
Rides smoothly

Library-quiet interior
40-mpg city rating, in a large sedan (300h)
Responsive powertrains

TCC Dislikes

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

"Remote" brake feel
Distracting Remote Touch interface
Conservative exterior

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

37.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

100.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

Wheelbase (in)

111.7

111

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.1

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

196.9

193.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.3

12.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

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

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T125/70R17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGK

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

QGK

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P215/55VR17

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

3660

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

304 @ 6800

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

264 @ 5300

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

LFX

Displacement

3.6L/217

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front 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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.77

3.54

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Lexus ES 300h

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

8.0

4.4

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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