Compare 2017 Buick Lacrosse vs 2017 Chevrolet Impala vs 2017 Toyota Avalon

2017 Buick Lacrosse
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2017 Chevrolet Impala
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2017 Toyota Avalon
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4-Door Sedan Essence FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Essence FWD 21 31 $37,118 $38,665
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan FWD 21 31 $31,904 $32,065
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Preferred FWD 21 31 $34,622 $36,065
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium AWD 20 29 $41,534 $43,265
LaCrosse 4-Door Sedan Premium FWD 21 31 $39,422 $41,065
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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 30 $26,400 $27,500
Impala 4-Door Sedan LS w/2FL 17 25 $36,168 $37,675
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT 22 30 $28,574 $29,765
Impala 4-Door Sedan LT w/3LT 17 25 $39,278 $40,915
Impala 4-Door Sedan Premier w/2LZ 19 28 $34,411 $35,845
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Hybrid Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited 40 39 $38,340 $42,600
Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus 40 39 $33,571 $37,300
Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium 40 39 $34,876 $38,750
Avalon Limited 21 30 $36,991 $41,100
Avalon Touring 21 30 $33,931 $37,700
Avalon XLE 21 30 $29,971 $33,300
Avalon XLE Plus 21 30 $31,546 $35,050
Avalon XLE Premium 21 30 $32,852 $36,500

Pricing

Invoice Price
$37,118
$26,400
$38,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,665
$27,500
$42,600

Monthly Payment Estimate
$644 / month
$458 / month
$710 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.2
6.5
7.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
An excellent chassis and a nice interior mean the LaCrosse should be on your shopping list. At the low end, it represents an excellent value and should be on any full-size sedan buyer's shopping list. The 2017 Chevrolet Impala hits the big-car target with handsome lines, composed handling, and on-point connectivity. The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style.

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Fuel Economy

City
21 mpg 22 mpg 40 mpg

Highway
31 mpg 30 mpg 39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Large Cars Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
55.1 54.10 54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 57.90 58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.0 105 102.3

Second Head Room (in)
37.2 37.40 37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.6 56.90 57

Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 45.80 42.1

Passenger Capacity
5 5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
54.8 54.90 55.1

Second Leg Room (in)
38.0 39.80 39.2

Front Head Room (in)
38.4 39.90 37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
62.9 62.20 62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 5.6

Length, Overall (in)
197.5 201.30 195.3

Height, Overall (in)
57.5 58.90 57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)
63.1 62.00 62.2

Wheelbase (in)
114.4 111.70 111

Liftover Height (in)
NA - TBD - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.5 73.00 72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.0 18.8 14

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 12.4 x 0.9 11.1

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr 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)
12.6 x 1.2 12.6 x 1.2 11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 18.5 17

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2 15.2 -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.0 38.8 40

Steering Type
Pwr Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.75 2.73 -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD - -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
R3X QGK NA

Front Tire Size
P235/50R18 P235/50R18 P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size
- TBD - T125/70R17 Compact

Front Tire Order Code
R3X QGK NA

Spare Tire Order Code
QCL QCL NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/50R18 P235/50R18 P215/55VR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 100 100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 100 100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000 1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 1000 1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD - 3682

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 18 x - TBD - 17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD - Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 18 x - TBD - 17 X 7

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.6 7.5 -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
512 800 -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 150 -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
268 @ 5200 191 @ 4400 156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code
LGX LCV NA

Displacement
3.6L/217 2.5L/150 2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 6800 197 @ 6300 200 @ 5700

Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas I4 Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 30 39

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 22 40

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 25 40

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA N/A -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.91 -

Trans Type
8 6 1

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 2.94 -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.96 -

Trans Order Code
MRC MHG NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.08 3.23 3.54

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.45 -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.75 -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.58 -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Buick LaCrosse Chevrolet Impala Toyota Avalon

Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA N/A -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.1 -

Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Multi-Link Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA N/A -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - TBD - -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA - -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 7.1 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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