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Road Tests
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 | 0-60 mph | 6.5 seconds | vs | 6.6 seconds | Both vehicles have good 0-60 times | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 108 ft | vs | 114 ft | The CTS 3.6 has extraordinary brakes, and the LaCrosse is pretty good, too | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 14.9 s s @ 95.3 mph mph | vs | 15.1 s s @ 94.0 mph mph | The CTS 3.6's 1/4 mile time is zippy, but the LaCrosse 's is just OK | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.84 g | vs | 0.79 g | The CTS 3.6 has OK cornering abilities compared to the below average LaCrosse | ||||||
| Top speed | 146 mph | vs | 133 mph | Both vehicles' top speed is just average | ||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $42,605 | vs | $39,130 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 18 mpg | vs | 17 mpg | Very inefficient in the city | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 50,000 mile | Longer basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 4 year | vs | 4 year | Longer-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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| power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 304 HP @ 6,400 RPM | vs | 303 HP @ 6,800 RPM | Fairly powerful | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 6 | vs | 6 | Average number of gears | ||||||
| Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Semi-automatic transmission | The LaCrosse 's semi-automatic transmission is a rare find for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.7 lb/hp | vs | 13.3 lb/hp | Both provide sporty handling | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | front-wheel drive | The CTS 3.6 has a good drivetrain for off-road and poor weather driving | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Airbags | 5 | vs | 5 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | OnStar | vs | OnStar | |||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | 4 stars | Poor protection, 10% to 20% chance of rolling over during emergency lane change | ||||||
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| Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | 5 stars | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | 5 stars | |||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 5 | vs | 5 | Average number of seats | ||||||
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| Highway driving range | 486 miles | vs | 486 miles | Average highway range | ||||||
| Cargo space | 13.6 ft3 | vs | 13.3 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
| front seats | 54.0 ft3 | vs | 52.6 ft3 | Both average size front seats | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Optional | vs | Standard | A standard folding rear seat on the LaCrosse is a great way to free up space for road trips; requires optional upgrade on the CTS 3.6 | ||||||
| power outlets | Not Available | vs | Standard | The LaCrosse 's standard power outlets will keep your gadgets charged; not available on the CTS 3.6 | ||||||
| roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
| navigation system | Optional | vs | Standard | The {better}'s standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again; optional upgrade required on the {worse} | ||||||
| Cupholders | 4 | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Entertainment System
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| Number of speakers | 10 | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with satellite radio | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Has subwoofer | Yes | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| entertainment system | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with an entertainment system | ||||||
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The only bad thing of the car is the gas consumption, could make 250-280 per tank (barely)...