2019 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2018 Lexus IS 300

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between LaCrosse and IS 300?

Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2019 Buick LaCrosse, which is $8,640 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Lexus IS 300. Also, although the 2019 LaCrosse has a more powerful engine than the 2018 IS 300, it gets 1.3 more mpg. And finally, the LaCrosse has a slightly larger body than the IS 300. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$29,570
$38,210
Engine
Engine
2.5L/-TBD-
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
194 hp
241 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
26 MPG
Width
Width
79.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.50 in
71.3 in
Length
Length
197.50 in
184.3 in
Height
Height
57.50 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
114.4 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
100.8 ft2
91.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.40 in
38.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.00 in
44.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.70 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.20 in
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.00 in
32.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.60 in
53.4 in

Costs

2019 Buick LaCrosse

2018 Lexus IS 300

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,500
$2,700 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$359 (2019 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sdn Preferred FWD)
$159 (2018 Lexus IS IS 300 RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$17,873 - $18,423
$12,423 - $12,873
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