2017 Buick Lacrosse vs 2017 Kia Cadenza vs 2017 Toyota Avalon

2017 Buick Lacrosse

2017 Kia Cadenza

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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Limited Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cadenza Limited Sedan	20	28	$41,077	$44,390
Cadenza Premium Sedan	20	28	$30,345	$31,990
Cadenza Technology Sedan	20	28	$36,166	$38,990

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,118

$41,077

$38,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,665

$44,390

$42,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$644 / month

$740 / month

$710 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.5

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7.8

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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 Kia Cadenza edges closer to the true luxury car it wants to be, thanks to big advances in refinement.

The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style.

TCC Likes

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

Luxury grade interior
Hushed demeanor
Stretch-out back seat space

Well-controlled ride
Refined, responsive powertrains
40 mpg (Hybrid)

TCC Dislikes

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

Styling merely evolutionary
Fuel economy lags rivals
Not as composed as some competitors

Luxury-car price, without the lux badge
Spongy brake-pedal feel
Generic taillight look

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

28 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.5

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

56.3

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

58.3

58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

107.8

102.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.6

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

45.5

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

56.5

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.0

37.2

39.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

63.1

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

197.5

195.7

195.3

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

57.9

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

63.4

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

114.4

112.4

111

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

73.6

72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.0

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

12.6

11.7

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

11.8

11.1

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.0

37.2

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.75

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R3X

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/40VR19

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R3X

Spare Tire Order Code

QCL

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/40VR19

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)

- TBD -

3770

3682

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

268 @ 5200

253 @ 5200

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

LGX

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.3 L/204

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6800

290 @ 6400

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.81

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.90

Trans Order Code

MRC

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.32

3.54

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Kia Cadenza

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Emissions

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

7.1

7.6

4.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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