2017 Buick Lacrosse vs 2017 Ford Taurus

2017 Buick Lacrosse

2017 Ford Taurus

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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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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus Limited AWD	17	24	$36,576	$38,705
Taurus Limited FWD	18	27	$34,829	$36,855
Taurus SE FWD	18	27	$25,840	$27,345
Taurus SEL AWD	17	24	$29,886	$31,625
Taurus SEL FWD	18	27	$28,137	$29,775
Taurus SHO AWD	16	24	$40,182	$42,520

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,118

$36,576

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,665

$38,705

Monthly Payment Estimate

$644 / month

$645 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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5.2

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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 Ford Taurus is the full-sizer that Ford once called its flagship. Times change—and so do tastes—and the Taurus struggles to keep up with others in its class.

TCC Likes

Eye-catching style inside and out
Nimble handling for such a large vehicle
Luxury grade ride quality

Quiet ride
Comfortable interior in front
Generous trunk

TCC Dislikes

Preferred trim level feels like an afterthought
Automatic emergency braking only on top of the line model
Competitors offer hybrids

Cramped rear seat
Finicky base infotainment system
Poor rear visibility

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

102.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.0

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

197.5

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

114.4

112.9

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

76.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.0

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)

15.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.0

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

R3X

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P255/45VR19

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R3X

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

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)

- TBD -

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

268 @ 5200

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LGX

998-1

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 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

MRC

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

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

7.1

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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