2019 Buick Lacrosse vs 2019 Kia Cadenza vs 2019 Toyota Avalon

2019 Buick Lacrosse

#15 in Mid-Size Cars

2019 Kia Cadenza

#5 in Large Cars

2019 Toyota Avalon

#4 in Mid-Size Cars

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4-Door Sedan FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan FWD	25	35	$29,481	$29,570
4-Door Sedan FWD Preferred	25	35	$32,390	$33,670
4-Door Sedan FWD Essence	25	35	$34,987	$36,370
4-Door Sedan FWD Premium	25	35	$37,200	$38,670
4-Door Sedan FWD Sport Touring	20	30	$37,873	$39,370
4-Door Sedan AWD Essence	20	29	$39,509	$41,070
4-Door Sedan AWD Premium	20	29	$41,818	$43,470
4-Door Sedan FWD Avenir	20	30	$43,164	$44,870
4-Door Sedan AWD Avenir	20	29	$45,281	$47,070

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Sedan Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan Premium	20	27	$31,502	$33,100
Sedan Technology	20	27	$36,025	$38,200
Sedan Limited	20	27	$41,216	$44,100

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XLE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XLE	22	32	$32,086	$35,650
Hybrid XLE	43	44	$32,986	$36,650
XSE	22	31	$34,336	$38,150
Hybrid XSE	43	43	$35,236	$39,150
Limited	22	31	$37,756	$41,950
Touring	22	31	$38,116	$42,350
Hybrid Limited	43	43	$38,656	$42,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,481

$31,502

$32,086

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,570

$33,100

$35,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$493 / month

$552 / month

$594 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.2

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is old-school luxury with a new-school hybrid battery bump. It's a quiet, comfortable sedan that doesn't make many mistakes.

The 2019 Kia Cadenza offers upscale features, space, and comfort at a mainstream price.

The 2019 Toyota Avalon takes a hard right into sporty territory to take on rivals from Nissan and Chrysler.

TCC Likes

Upscale, elegant styling throughout
Silent, comfortable cruiser
Hybrid model is not as efficient as a full system would be

Upscale interior
Comfortable and quiet ride
Ample storage space

Handsome exterior
Easygoing road manners
Smooth, relatively inexpensive hybrid option

TCC Dislikes

Options and trims get pricey fast
Cramped back seat
Advanced safety tech reserved for higher trims

Anonymous styling
Mediocre mpg
Lackluster handling

Trying too hard for sportiness
Front grille on certain trims is too much
Few options

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

27 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.80

56.5

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

38.00

37.2

40.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.40

40.2

38.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.10

56.3

54.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.70

58.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.0

107.8

104.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.20

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.60

56.5

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.00

45.5

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

114.4

112.4

113

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.50

73.6

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.90

63.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

197.50

195.7

195.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.50

57.9

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.10

63.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.30

16.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

11.8

11.1

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

18.5

14.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.0

37.2

37.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R3X

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R3X

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3490

3633

3560

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

17 X 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

660

575

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

180

100

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

187 @ 4400

253 @ 5200

267 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LHN

Displacement

2.5L/- TBD -

3.3 L/204

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

194 @ 6300

290 @ 6400

301 @ 6600

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.32

2.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.446

1.42

1.49

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.746

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.584

4.81

5.52

Clutch Size (in)

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.912

1.86

2.05

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.940

3.42

4.22

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.964

2.90

3.18

Trans Order Code

MNH

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Buick LaCrosse

Kia Cadenza

Toyota Avalon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.1

7.7

6.7

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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