Compare 2008 Buick LaCrosse - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $24,250 | $28,120 | $26,150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,916 | $25,026 | $23,796 |
| Destination | $750 | $660 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Simulated Wood | Leather/simulated Wood | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 40-20-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 JBL | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Park Pilot | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | THEFTLOCK | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Body-colored W/chrome Accents | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60VR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60VR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.8L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.05 | 3.69 | 3.29 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.1 " | 189.2 " | 189.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 71.7 " | 71.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.4 " | 57.9 " | 57.5 " |
| Engine | 3.8L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,200 Rpm | 268 @ 6,200 Rpm | 147 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 230 @ 4,000 Rpm | 248 @ 4,700 Rpm | 138 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | N/A | 187 @ Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | N/A | 141 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | N/A | 199 |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 97 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.80/3.40 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.48/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,495 Lbs. | 3,516 Lbs. | 3,680 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,470 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 " | 109.3 " | 109.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.7 " | 62.0 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 61.5 " | 61.6 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .28 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 41.7 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 " | 38.3 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 37.9 " | 38.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.8 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 " | 54.6 " | 54.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.6 " | 53.9 " | 53.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 " | 57.8 " | 57.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 56.9 " | 56.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 14.5 Cu.ft. | 10.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 99 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | marginal | marginal |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | marginal | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | acceptable | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | marginal | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | poor | marginal | marginal |
