2015 Buick Verano vs 2015 Lexus IS

2015 Buick Verano

2015 Lexus IS

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4-Door Sedan Convenience Group

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Verano 4-Door Sedan Convenience Group	21	32	$24,019	$25,020
Verano 4-Door Sedan Leather Group	21	32	$25,968	$27,050
Verano 4-Door Sedan Premium Turbo Group	21	30	$28,046	$29,215
Verano 4-Door Sedan w/1SD	21	32	$22,444	$23,380
Verano 4-Door Sedan w/1SV	21	32	$20,959	$21,065

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4-Door Sport Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan AWD	20	27	$36,350	$39,085
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Crafted Line AWD	20	27	$40,707	$43,690
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Crafted Line RWD	21	30	$38,614	$41,440
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan RWD	21	30	$33,993	$36,550
IS 250C 2-Door Conv	21	30	$40,325	$43,360
IS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD	19	26	$39,339	$42,300
IS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	28	$37,260	$40,065

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,019

$36,350

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,020

$39,085

Monthly Payment Estimate

$417 / month

$651 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Buick Verano may not be much of a sports sedan, but it certainly delivers in the category of comfort.

The 2015 Lexus IS offers a good blend of comfort, style, technology, and driving dynamics.

TCC Likes

Luxurious interior
Composed and quiet beyond its class
Connectivity and safety are up to speed

Much-improved interior design
Bold exterior design
Strong V-6 engine

TCC Dislikes

Fuel economy's relatively low
Ventiports....no. Just, no.
Base Verano isn't quick

No manual transmission
Hybrid unavailable in the U.S.
Spindle grille can be overpowering for some

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.9

53.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

44.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.0

90.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.7

32.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

183.9

183.7

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.7

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

110.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.4

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

13.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x - TBD -

11.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/45R18

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RJ0

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Rear Tire Size

P235/45R18

P225/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

RJ0

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3300

3649

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 4.0

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

512

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/145

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6700

204 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas/4-cyl

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4900

185 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LEA

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.04

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

4.10

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.52

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.40

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Verano

Lexus IS 250

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.00

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

7.1

7.6

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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