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2012 Buick LaCrosse
MSRP $34,935 - $43,880
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2011 Lincoln MKZ
MSRP $38,400 - $42,200
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol V6
Gas V6 Gas/Electric I4
Displacement
2.4L/145 3.6L/217
3.5L/213 2.5L/139
Fuel System
Direct Injection
SEFI
Horsepower
182 hp @ 6700 rpm 303 hp @ 6800 rpm
263 hp @ 6250 rpm 156 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
172 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 264 ft-lb @ 5300 rpm
249 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 136 ft-lb @ 2250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled overdrive & driver shift control Transmission, 6-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled overdrive & driver shift control, AWD
6-speed automatic transmission Aisin powersplit e-CVT automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Hybrid
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
8.3 - 12.7 L/100 km
4.6 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.4 - 7.7 L/100 km
5.4 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.4 - 12.7 L/100 km
4.6 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
59.4 - 73.8 L
66.2 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
N/A
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
960 mm
983 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,450 mm
1,448 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
991 mm
927 - 932 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,422 mm
1,412 mm
Trunk Volume
306 - 377 L
334 - 467 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,837 mm
2,728 mm
Length, Overall
5,001 mm
4,821 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,857 mm
1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,496 mm
1,445 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,701 - 1,873 kg
1,632 - 1,722 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/50R17 P245/50R17 P235/50R18 P245/40R19
P225/45R18 P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/50R17 P245/50R17 P235/50R18 P245/40R19
P225/45R18 P225/50VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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