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2009 Buick LaCrosse CX
Super
CXL
CX
2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES
Ralliart
Sport V6
Sport Edition
ES
Standards and Options
Pricing
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
MSRP
$25,640
$21,249
Invoice Price
$24,486
$20,049
Destination Charges
$750
$720
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Option
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter
Standard
N/A
Rear HVAC Ducts
Standard
Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
CD Changer
Not listed
Option
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone
Standard
N/A
Navigational Aid
Standard
N/A
Radio
Standard
Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer
N/A
N/A
Telematic Systems
Standard
N/A
Exterior
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board
N/A
N/A
Bumper Step Up
N/A
N/A
Front Air Dam
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Standard
Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door
N/A
N/A
Power Trunk Lid
N/A
N/A
Rear Spoiler
N/A
Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection
N/A
N/A
Splash or Mud Guards
N/A
Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles
N/A
N/A
Instrumentation
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Battery Gauge
N/A
N/A
Clock
Standard
Standard
Compass
Standard
N/A
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation
N/A
N/A
Gauges
Standard
Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control
N/A
N/A
Night Vision
N/A
N/A
Oil Gauge
N/A
Not listed
Outside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator
Standard
Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Option
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
N/A
Lighting
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
Cornering Lights
N/A
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
N/A
Option
Halogen Headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlight Washers
N/A
N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
N/A
N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
N/A
N/A
Roof
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Power Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Option
Removable/Convertible Top
N/A
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Option
Tires and Wheels
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Alloy Wheels
Standard
Option
Chrome Wheels
Option
N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Full Size Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans
N/A
N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires
N/A
N/A
Steel Wheels
N/A
Standard
Underbody Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
N/A
N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible
N/A
N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror
Standard
Option
Heated Washer System
N/A
N/A
Heated Windshield Glass
N/A
N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
N/A
Option
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
N/A
N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Power Backlight Window
N/A
N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers
N/A
N/A
Rear Wiper
N/A
N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
N/A
N/A
Tinted Glass
Standard
Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
N/A
N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
N/A
N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Body Style
Luxury Sedan
Family Sedan
EPA Classification
MIDSIZE
MIDSIZE
Turbo
N
N
Drive Train
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
City MPG
17
20
Combined MPG
21
23
Displacement (CC)
3791
2378
Driveline
FWD
FWD
Final Drive Ratio
3.05
4.21
Fuel Capacity (gal)
17.0
17.7
Fuel System
SEFI
MPFI
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax
$0
$0
Highway MPG
28
27
Horsepower @ RPM
200@5200
160@5500
PowerToWeightRatio
17.5
21.3
RPM @ Peak Horsepower
5200
5500
Standard Transmission
4 Speed Automatic
4 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM
230@4000
157@4000
Transmission Speeds
4
4
Transmission Type
A
A
Type of Engine
3.8L V6
2.4L I4
Valves
12
16
Exterior
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Crash Test Rating
5*/5*
4*/5*
Curb weight (lbs)
3495
3395
Overall Height (in)
57.4
57.9
Overall Length (in)
198.1
191.1
Overall Width (in)
73.0
72.4
Wheelbase (in)
110.5
108.3
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Trunk Volume (cu ft)
16
13
Interior - Passenger
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Seating Capacity - Optional
6
Interior - Passengers
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Headroom front (in)
39.4
39.6
Headroom rear (in)
37.2
37.0
Hip room front (in)
55.3
55.5
Hip room rear (in)
54.6
53.7
Leg room front (in)
42.3
42.6
Leg room rear (in)
37.6
37.0
Passenger Volume
100
99
Seating Capacity - Maximum
6
5
Seating capacity - Standard
5
5
Shoulder room front (in)
57.2
57.3
Shoulder room rear (in)
57.0
56.6
Suspension
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Front suspension
Ind
Ind
Ground Clearance (in)
5.9
Rear Suspension
Ind
Ind
Track Front
61.7
61.8
Track Rear
61.5
61.8
Towing
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Tow Capacity (Maximum)
1000
Tow Capacity Standard
1000
Turning Radius
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Steering Diameter Left
40.4
38.1
Steering Diameter Right
35.8
38.1
Warranty
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant
Powertrain Miles
100000
100000
Powertrain Time (Months)
60
120
Rust Miles
100000
100000
Rust Time (Months)
72
84
Warranty - Basic Miles
50000
60000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)
48
60
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