Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

Personally, I would go with the 2011 DTS. I have had two DTS models (a 2009 and 2011). The 2011 DTS is the last of a dying breed, that being a large American made V-8 highway cruiser. I'm kind of old school though. I like records and CDs instead of MP3s for example. GM seems bound and determined to try to convince us that V-6s and 4 cyl. cars are just as satisfying to drive. GM is even removing CD players in future vehicles. I suppose they think us old school types can't hear the difference between an MP3 and a CD. There are not convincing me of either. That's the reason I just passed on a new 2014 Cadillac XTS and bought a CPO 2011 DTS last week. It is a personal choice though for sure. Looks like you already have a DTS. The 2011 is not significantly different than a 2006. Go drive them both, have them checked by a mechanic and buy what appeals most to you. Good luck on your new purchase!

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

Personally, I would go with the 2011 DTS. I have had two DTS models (a 2009 and 2011). The 2011 DTS is the last of a dying breed, that being a large American made V-8 highway cruiser. I'm kind of old school though. I like records and CDs instead of MP3s for example. GM seems bound and determined to try to convince us that V-6s and 4 cyl. cars are just as satisfying to drive. GM is even removing CD players in future vehicles. I suppose they think us old school types can't hear the difference between an MP3 and a CD. There are not convincing me of either. That's the reason I just passed on a new 2014 Cadillac XTS and bought a CPO 2011 DTS last week. It is a personal choice though for sure. Looks like you already have a DTS. The 2011 is not significantly different than a 2006. Go drive them both, have them checked by a mechanic and buy what appeals most to you. Good luck on your new purchase!

Thanks Decibel! I have the Base Model 2006 DTS with no features! There's really no issues with it, but I wanted something newer and still get money for my DTS. After doing a lot of research, it seems like GM invested more in the Lacrosse Sedan than the DTS.

"The 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS is the first North American car to incorporate a front suspension design called HiPer Strut. This suspension design improves ride and handling and reduces torque steer.[26] The Buick LaCrosse CXS includes a Real Time Damping System that adjusts the damping forces of the shocks and struts for improved ride and handling."

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

Cadillac.

 

I've been a Cadillac man for years and it runs in my family. However, Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods, and Shaq aren't doing any Cadillac commercials



Buick Lacrosse Sales
United States China
2004 10,995
2005 92,669
2006 71,072
2007 47,747
2008 36,873
2009 27,818 43,429[41]
2010 61,178
2011 58,474 103,366[44]
2012 57,076
2013 48,798
2014 51,468

Cadillac DTS Yearly Sales
Calendar Year Total sales
2005 23,322
2006 58,224
2007 51,469
2008 30,479
2009 17,330
2010 18,640
2011 11,589
2012 465

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III



They are at the end of their careers and can't afford a Cadillac.

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

I would love to know where I could pick up a 2012 Platinum. With those low production numbers, it is sure to be a collectible car.

 

i would love to know where i could pick up a 2012 platinum. With those low production numbers, it is sure to be a collectible car.

smile

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

Tiger Woods has a Cadillac Escalade. That's what he was driving when he had his accident. He gets paid to drive the Buick just like Matthew McConaughey gets paid to drive a Lincoln...

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III

Tiger Woods has a Cadillac Escalade. That's what he was driving when he had his accident. He gets paid to drive the Buick just like Matthew McConaughey gets paid to drive a Lincoln...

Is that what it's called? an accident? when the wife goes after you with a 5 iron? lol

 

A good friend of mine has the Buick, he drove a DTS when I was doing my search for our beautiful Lux III. He was quick to say it's no DTS, but needed a new car for financial and business considerations. I'd definitely take the time to fine a clean, low miles DTS. Don't rush it, they are out there if you look hard!

 

Us Caddy guys have been held down by Cadillac. The new Buick Lacrosse rides better than the DTS!

It has a newer platform, better on gas, better handling, more standard features, and rides smooth.

 

Re: 2013 Buick Lacrosse Premium 1 vs 2011 Cadillac DTS Luxury III




Nothing holds me down.

Just remember Woods was in that Escalade a while ago he hasn't won anything driving a Buick.

To me it's like playing checkers or chess.

 

I find it hard to believe that the Buick rides smoother than a DTS. My 2009 is the smoothest riding car I
have ever owned or have had the pleasure to ride in. I just returned from a trip to New Mexico and we
drove 500 miles from Tucumcari arrived home without being tired and I am 70 years old. As far as the gas
mileage I could care less about that. My parents drove Buicks all during the 60's, one Invicta, a Wildcat,
and finally an Electra 225. I like Buicks, but I wouldn't buy a new one just because I think, they are really
ugly cars especially that LaCrosse'

 

My neighbor traded his DTS for a LaCrosse and a Verano because his wife wanted a new car. Guess who got the LaCrosse? Now he wishes he hadn't. He admitted as much yesterday as I was driving past and stopped to talk. At the top of the list were the styling of the Cadillac, V8 sound and the ride he missed. He hates the interior styling of the Buick and the V6 noise when he puts his foot in it. He took me for a ride in the LaCrosse. It's actually a very nice car, it's just not for me. I gotta have a V8. A V6 will just never produce the exhaust note and the smooth torque of a V8. I will make one exception to that statement, the Buick Grand National. That was one serious muscle car (Mid '80s turbo 3.8L V6 RWD Regal).

 

Which model did he get? The lacrosse is faster than the DTS. It has smooth torque.

 

I guess it depends on how you define "smooth". The LaCrosse may be a little faster than the DTS, but not by much. I mean, it's not a high performance car by any stretch. Not enough for me to tolerate that V6 sound - but that's just me. It's fine for some.

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Actually, your statement about the LaCrosse being faster than the DTS is incorrect according to the Motorweek tests I read tonight.

2014 Buick LaCrosse
HP: 304
Torque: 264 lb-ft
0-60 time: 7.4sec
1/4 mile: 15.7 sec @ 90 MPH

Cadillac DTS 2009 - 2011 (non-performance edition)
HP: 275
Torque: 295 lb-ft
0-60: 7.0 sec
1/4 mile: 15.6 sec @ 90 MPH

So, I'm not seeing the faster claim here. I AM seeing two vehicles that are very close in performance but a lot different in execution. Like I said from the beginning, it all boils down to personal preference.

 

The Buick LaCrosse has more features and the Hiper Strut Suspension. Which has been verified by many car experts to actually do what it says. No gimmicks there.

"Here's the business end of GM's Hiper Strut suspension. The first thing to notice is the position of the strut, which hasn't moved from dead center even though the hub carrier/front upright sits at full left lock.
That's because a stubby link containing an upper ball joint juts out at the base of the strut, right where it joins the fork assembly. This upper ball joint is paired with a unique lower ball that bolts to the low end of the fork. Together these two ball joints create a much more favorable kingpin axis than anything found on a normal strut setup.
Normal struts pivot as one with the hub carrier, using the upper strut mount high in the fender as their upper pivot. In Hiper Strut-land that upper strut mount is solidly fixed and the strut itself never budges in turns. Check this out."-Edmonds.com

The LaCrosse has heated and cooled seats, heated steering, integrated wood grain interior and on the steering wheel, review view camera and sensors, passive entry (push to start), power moonroof, 8 inch led screen, power rear sun shade, ambient interior lighting, and etc. All for 19k less than the DTS and XTS.

The XTS is the successor of the DTS. When the XTS Platinum is compared to the Buick Lacrosse Platinum, the LaCrosse wins all the time.

GM used to trickle down the Cadillac technology. Those days are long gone. The new Cadillac top man is trying to change that and will not create a next generation of the XTS, ATS, and CTS.

Price comparison and features, the LaCrosse easily wins. Ride quality is all a preference like you said. The LaCrosse has the Hiper Strut Suspension and the DTS has the old Macpherson Strut Suspension.

I've been a Deville man all my life. I got tired of asking why Cadillac didn't do this or that. So, I tried something new and I like it a little better

The LaCrosse has a top speed of 150mph.

 

I'm happy that you like your new car, but now you are just embarrassing yourself. Your claims that the LaCrosse has a top speed of 150 MPH is simply not true and you know it. Perhaps the speedometer is labeled up to 150, but that doesn't mean it will do it. I did a little checking online and it is rated at 113 MPH. You would have a hard time getting a Mustang GT 5.0 up to that speed. The twin turbo version of the XTS may be able to get close, though. Maybe you could post a video of yours doing, say maybe 130 MPH for us?

Edit: The fastest production Buick, besides the Grand National, was in fact a 2008 - 2009 LaCrosse. It was capable of 150 MPH. It also had a 5.3L V8. You could also find it's cousin the Impala SS with the same drive train.

 

Correct. I meant the Super 8 LaCrosse had a top Speed of 150mph.

 

Going back to 2009 the buick lucene was or is the same as the dts the v8 share everything.

 

I'm not really sure why the Lucerne has entered the discussion. But yes, the Lucerne is similar to the DTS and is built on the same platform. There are a few differences in level of equipment and the standard engine was a 3.8L V6 whereas the Northstar V8 was standard on all DTS trim levels. This use of the same platform for multiple branding continues today. For example, the Cadillac XTS, the Buick LaCrosse, and Chevrolet Impala are all built on the same platform. Engine choices and equipment vary to some degree, but they are all basically the same car when equipped similarly.

 

Buick was the first with the Epsilon II platform. Cadillac took it on in 2012.

They are not the same cars. The XTS and Impalas don't have the same ride quality. Suspensions and powertrain are different between each car.

 

No, they are not. Actually they are exactly the same mechanically if you order the 2LTZ package on the Impala. That's what I found out at the dealership while I was getting some service done today. I have driven both because of this and another thread and spoke to the service writer and to a tech to clear this up. My Cadillac dealer sells Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. What I found out is all three cars have the EXACT same parts on them when equipped with the 3.6L FWD drivetrain. The only thing different is the external sheetmetal and the interior style. Some options are not available on the Impala such as All-Wheel Drive and the optional XTS twin-turbo V6. So I drove an XTS, a LaCrosse, and an Impala. Guess what? No diff at all. I was surprised the Impala was just as quiet, but it is. I may actually consider an Impala for a work car. The Impala is a much nicer car than the previous version - actually a whole different world in comparison. Quit spreading misinformation. You are entitled to your opinions and preferences, but these are the facts. This has turned into your personal Cadillac and Impala bashing thread. Didn't you buy a Buick? If you really felt good about your decision you would stop trying to convince everyone else how much better a Buick is while posting in a Cadillac forum.

 

Why don't you go research for yourself. I'm not spreading misinformation. You are. How long have you been driving Cadillacs for? People have debates on forums, thats why they are called forums. For you to say that the Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac XTS, and Chevy Impalas are the same cars is ludicrous.

The all have 3.6 engines but with different variations. They all share the same LFX version. However, the LaCrosse and XTS come in different 3.6 versions as well.
They have different suspensions and different transmissions as well.

If you believe that they are the same cars, then the 2006 to 2011 DTS' s are exactly the same as the 2000 Deville. GM just changed the body style.

A lot of cars have similarities, but that doesn't make them the same car. A base model DTS is not the same as a Platinum model DTS. Wait maybe to you they are, but they are truly not.

I'm not bashing Cadillacs or Impalas. Read all my posts and you will see I have a love for Cadillacs. However, Cadillac is going through a transitioning phase with the new guy in charge. I will wait until they are done to see the finished products.

In closing, there are many threads comparing the DTS between other luxury sedans in this forum. Every body has their own opinion.

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You also said something similar in a previous thread about the XTS and Impalas being the same car. Someone shut you down real quick. I test drove a 2015 Impala before I bought my 2013 Lacrosse. They do not ride the same and "all similarities stop at the frame".

You probably think Lincoln Town Cars and Devilles ride the same too.

 

Just so it's clear, no one "shut me down" in the other thread. I stopped posting there for the same reason this will be my last post here. They were not interested in facts - even when printed in black and white. The article linked in that thread piqued my interest. So I looked it up. I found a lot of similarities. I found identical horsepower and torque ratings for the 3.6L engine and the same gears ratios for the 6 speed automatic across all three cars. So because of our friendly little "debate" I asked an experienced tech that works on all of them while I was at the dealership getting my oil changed and transmission flushed on my 2011 DTS. Someone that has serviced my cars since 1997. The test drives were enough for me.

I guess I better tell all publications who published the driveline specs they are wrong? - and the service tech while I'm at it.

How long have I been driving Cadillacs? Since 1997. I have only owned 3, but owned many other vehicles in my 53 years including the 2014 BMW 545i and 2012 Vette sitting in the garage beside the DTS. I am a car fanatic and have been since I was very young.

I don't know you, but I know my tech and I believe him. I also believe the printed data I researched. You don't have to and no one else has to.

I have never owned a Town Car, but I loved the Town Car/Deville comparison - cute

Now I am going to spend some quality time with my hot wife. I'm out and will not be back to this thread. Enjoy!

 

Just so it's clear, no one "shut me down" in the other thread. I stopped posting there for the same reason this will be my last post here. They were not interested in facts - even when printed in black and white. The article linked in that thread piqued my interest. So I looked it up. I found a lot of similarities. I found identical horsepower and torque ratings for the 3.6L engine and the same gears ratios for the 6 speed automatic across all three cars. So because of our friendly little "debate" I asked an experienced tech that works on all of them while I was at the dealership getting my oil changed and transmission flushed on my 2011 DTS. Someone that has serviced my cars since 1997. The test drives were enough for me.

I guess I better tell all publications who published the driveline specs they are wrong? - and the service tech while I'm at it.

How long have I been driving Cadillacs? Since 1997. I have only owned 3, but owned many other vehicles in my 53 years including the 2014 BMW 545i and 2012 Vette sitting in the garage beside the DTS. I am a car fanatic and have been since I was very young.

I don't know you, but I know my tech and I believe him. I also believe the printed data I researched. You don't have to and no one else has to.

I have never owned a Town Car, but I loved the Town Car/Deville comparison - cute

Now I am going to spend some quality time with my hot wife. I'm out and will not be back to this thread. Enjoy!

I was getting my rotors and brakes replaced at my Cadillac dealership. I asked my Master Tech about the comparison between the XTS and my Lacrosse. He agreed with you about them having the same engine with the FWD. He also says gm loves the 3.6 FWD engines.

You were correct and I apologize. However, one car is 20k less than the other ;-)
Happy 4th!

 

^^^^^
The ppl who write books on forums or youtube always have everything in the world and mention odd things to complete strangers

 

Xts physically looks alot cooler

 

As to the original poster's question, if you were in the market for a new car, I would lean towards the Buick. I've driven the LaCrosse many times and was completely satisfied with the drive. The Buick has much more modern features that will make the DTS appear so dated. I'm talking about features like keyless entry, push button start, bluetooth audio, more up to date nav system, interior piping lighting, heads up display among many other technological items you figured would've been implemented in the DTS.

But to be fair, the Buick pales in comparison to the DTS when it comes to styling. The DTS still turns heads, even of owners of XTS', CTS', and ATS'. The DTS is just a sharp design and it commands presence. Oh and the large trunk on the DTS is one to love. I have very large containers that I have to transport sometimes and the DTS trunk just swallows it.

So if you want a car that looks cool with a large trunk, go with the DTS. If you want a car with a modern interior and options, go with the Buick.

I was really close to trading my DTS for the Buick, but with the CT6 on the horizon, it looks promising from a design standpoint to keep Cadillac as an option for me. $75k base price point may steer me away though.

 

As to the original poster's question, if you were in the market for a new car, I would lean towards the Buick. I've driven the LaCrosse many times and was completely satisfied with the drive. The Buick has much more modern features that will make the DTS appear so dated. I'm talking about features like keyless entry, push button start, bluetooth audio, more up to date nav system, interior piping lighting, heads up display among many other technological items you figured would've been implemented in the DTS.

But to be fair, the Buick pales in comparison to the DTS when it comes to styling. The DTS still turns heads, even of owners of XTS', CTS', and ATS'. The DTS is just a sharp design and it commands presence. Oh and the large trunk on the DTS is one to love. I have very large containers that I have to transport sometimes and the DTS trunk just swallows it.

So if you want a car that looks cool with a large trunk, go with the DTS. If you want a car with a modern interior and options, go with the Buick.

I was really close to trading my DTS for the Buick, but with the CT6 on the horizon, it looks promising from a design standpoint to keep Cadillac as an option for me. $75k base price point may steer me away though.

Great post! I agree! The 2016 Lacrosse will have a bigger trunk and be a little bit longer. New platform for them.