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2018 Lexus IS
MSRP $41,050 - $53,100
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2018 Buick LaCrosse
MSRP $37,845 - $52,745
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Mechanical
Engine
Premium Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
3.5 L/211 2.0 L/122
3.6L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
260 hp @ 6600 rpm 241 hp @ 5800 rpm 311 hp @ 6400 rpm
310 hp @ 6800 rpm 194 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
236 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1650 rpm 277 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
268 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 187 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Electronic 6-Speed ECT Automatic -inc: sequential multi-mode shifter 8-Speed Automatic -inc: sport direct shift control and sequential multi-mode shifter
Transmission, 9-speed automatic (Requires (LGX) 3.6L V6 Engine.) Engine, 2.5L 4-cylinder with eAssist fuel saving technology, L4 SIDI DOHC (Requires (MNH) 6-speed automatic transmission.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, 6T40, GEN3 (Requires (LHN) 2.5L 4-cylinder eAssist engine.)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
10.6 - 12.3 L/100 km
9.3 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 9.1 L/100 km
6.7 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 12.3 L/100 km
6.7 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
66.0 L
59.8 - 61.3 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
970 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,138 mm
1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,466 mm
Rear Head Room
937 mm
945 mm
Rear Leg Room
818 mm
965 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,356 mm
1,438 mm
Trunk Volume
309 L
405 - 425 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,799 mm
2,896 - 2,906 mm
Length, Overall
4,681 mm
5,017 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 mm
1,867 mm
Height, Overall
1,430 mm
1,461 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 - 135 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,625 - 1,695 kg
1,583 - 1,742 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40YR18 P225/45VR17
P245/40R20 P245/45R19 P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/35YR18 P225/45VR17
P245/40R20 P245/45R19 P235/50R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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