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EDGE Competitive Comparison 2015 Avalon XLE vs. 2015 Avalon XLE VS.

rearview camera on every trim level. Most impressive is the new OnStar with 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.

Standard OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months Standard 8-in.

safety features, Five Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA 1 Available Head-Up Display Avalon Key Advantages & Accolades

shifters with Sport and ECO Drives modes across its gas model lineup LaCrosse only offers a Sport Mode available on Premium I and

adjust, as well as ebin sliding electronic device holder with wire management on every model, and Qi wireless charging capability 3

greater passenger volume and cargo volume 4 than LaCrosse and offers heated rear seats standard on Limited and Limited Hybrid

App Suite are just a few ways Avalon offers in-cabin connectivity unmatched by LaCrosse PEACE OF MIND: Avalon features 10 standard

1 EDGE Competitive Comparison 2015 Avalon XLE vs Avalon XLE VS. Buick s LaCrosse returns for 2015 with notable additions to its selection of features, including eight standard airbags and standard rearview camera on every trim level. Most impressive is the new OnStar with 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Otherwise, in many ways LaCrosse is still catching up with Avalon s culmination of enticing performance and appealing connectivity and safety features throughout. For 2015, Avalon returns with expanded standard features on every trim, continuing its legacy for delivering the best of what customers want. Competitor Highlights 2015 Buick LaCrosse Leather Impressive ride quality with tight turning circle, available all-wheel drive Standard OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months Standard 8-in. IntelliLink touch-screen display on all models OnStar with 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot Standard rear parking assist Many available safety features, Five Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA 1 Available Head-Up Display Avalon Key Advantages & Accolades PERFORMANCE: Avalon bests LaCrosse V6 in EPA-rated city, highway and combined mpg estimates 2, plus, 2015 Avalon features paddle shifters with Sport and ECO Drives modes across its gas model lineup LaCrosse only offers a Sport Mode available on Premium I and Premium II group models only UTILITY: Avalon is host to sleek Intelligent Touch audio and climate system controls that are simple to adjust, as well as ebin sliding electronic device holder with wire management on every model, and Qi wireless charging capability 3 standard on Limited/Limited Hybrid models just a few examples of features not available on LaCrosse COMFORT: Avalon features both greater passenger volume and cargo volume 4 than LaCrosse and offers heated rear seats standard on Limited and Limited Hybrid comfort LaCrosse can t match CONNECTIVITY: Standard HD Radio 5, HD traffic and weather in major metro areas and the available Entune App Suite are just a few ways Avalon offers in-cabin connectivity unmatched by LaCrosse PEACE OF MIND: Avalon features 10 standard airbags, including driver and front passenger knee airbags; LaCrosse features eight VALUE: With ToyotaCare s no-cost scheduled maintenance plan for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and an Excellent value rating and lower 5-year cost of ownership from IntelliChoice.com 6 for 2014 models, Avalon offers potential savings over LaCrosse 2014 Lowest Ownership Costs IntelliChoice.com SmartChoice Fuel Costs Award, Avalon Hybrid IntelliChoice.com KBB.com Best Resale Value Award Edmunds.com Best Retained Value 1

2 Quick Facts 2015 Avalon XLE MSRP $33, $38, Engine 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 with Dual VVT-i 3.6L DOHC V6 HP / Torque 6200 rpm / rpm 6800 rpm / rpm Transmission 6 AT 6 AT MPG 2 (city/hwy/combined) 21/31/24 18/28/21 Cargo volume 4 (cu. ft.) Airbags 10 8 Standard audio AM/FM/CD 8-speaker system with 6.1- in. touch-screen, MP3/WMA playback, USB port 12, auxiliary jack, HD Radio 5, HD traffic and weather in major metro areas and SiriusXM Radio 13 with 3-month All Access trial Bluetooth wireless technology 14 Standard Standard PERFORMANCE / DESIGN Curb weight: 3461 lb. < Turning circle: 40.0 ft. > > in. ventilated front, 11.0-in. solid rear disc brakes > MacPherson strut front suspension, dual link MacPherson strut rear suspension = 17-in. silver painted alloy wheels with P215/55R17 tires = AM/FM/CD 7-speaker audio system with 8-in. IntelliLink touch-screen display, auxiliary audio jack, USB port 12, OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial Curb weight: 3895 Turning circle: 38.8 ft. Available all-wheel drive 11.7-in. ventilated front, 11.5-in. solid rear disc brakes HiPer strut front suspension, H-arm rear suspension 17-in. machine-faced silver painted wheels with P225/55R17 tires Quadrabeam halogen headlights = Composite halogen headlights Daytime Running Lights (DRL) = Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade standard on XLE Premium and up, not available on XLE > ECO and Sport Drive Modes < Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters < Available panoramic moonroof with expressopen ; available Sport Mode w/ Real- Time Damping on Premium I, Premium II Group 2

3 AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA 8 speakers < 7 speakers 6.1-in. touch-screen > 8-in. IntelliLink touch-screen Intelligent Touch controls for climate control and audio system < HD Radio 5 < Touch-screen display with drag and swipe features SiriusXM Radio 13 3-month trial = SiriusXM Radio 3-month trial Standard USB port 12 with ipod 15 connectivity and control = Standard USB port Standard HD traffic and weather in major metro areas (subscription-free) < Available integrated apps with Entune App Suite 9 (XLE Premium and above) includes Bing, Facebook Places, iheartradio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora 16 and Yelp ; real-time info includes traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks (subscription-free) < Available SiriusXM Travel Link with 3-month trial with Buick IntelliLink Radio Available integrated apps with Buick IntelliLink includes Pandora 16 and Stitcher (subscription-free) Available navigation with voice command (XLE Premium and above; not available on XLE) > Available navigation with Buick IntelliLink Radio; standard OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months (includes turn-by-turn navigation) Available Qi wireless charging capability (Limited, Limited Hybrid) < > OnStar with 4G LTE built-in Wi-Fi hotspot 3

4 COMFORT / CONVENIENCE Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents = Dual zone automatic climate control with rear heating/cooling air vents Leather-trimmed multi-stage heated front seats = Leather-appointed heated front seats Heated rear seats standard on Limited, Limited Hybrid < 8-way power adjustable driver s seat = 8-way power adjustable driver s seat 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat > ; standard on XLE Touring and up > Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators and manual folding feature = Rear seat with center armrest cup holders and trunk pass-through > 3.5-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings > > 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat Driver seat and outside mirrors memory setting Heated power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators Split-folding rear seats with center armrest cup holders 8-in. multi-color instrument panel display Available Head-Up Display ebin sliding electronic device holder with wire management feature and illuminated interior storage with 2 12V auxiliary power outlets, auxiliary audio jack and USB port 12 < Leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters, audio, Multi-Information Display and Bluetooth 14 hands-free phone and voice < command controls Smart Key System on front doors with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry = EPA passenger volume (cu. ft.): < Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Driver Information Center and cruise controls; voice command via Siri Eyes Free E-Z Key Passive Entry System with push button start and illuminated entry EPA passenger volume (cu. ft.): Cargo volume 4 (cu. ft.): 16.0 < Cargo volume4 (cu. ft.): 10.8 Head room, in. (1 st /2 nd ): 37.6/37.9 = Head room, in. (1 st /2 nd ): 38.0/37.3 Leg room, in. (1 st /2 nd ): 42.1/39.2 = Leg room, in. (1 st /2 nd ): 41.7/40.5 4

5 SAFETY 10 total airbags < Driver and front passenger knee airbags < Front and rear seat-mounted side airbags = 8 total airbags Front and rear outboard seating position airbags Rear backup camera = Rear vision camera > Rear parking assist Available Safety Connect 17 with complimentary one-year trial (Limited, Limited Hybrid) (includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. > Available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) (Limited, Limited Hybrid) = ; Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) available on XLE Touring and Limited (gas and Hybrid models), XLE Touring Sport Edition > Standard OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months includes Emergency Response, Stolen Vehicle and Roadside Assistance, navigation, RemoteLink mobile app and diagnostics Available Adaptive Cruise Control (Premium I, Premium II Group) Available Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert ; Pre-Collision System (PCS) available on Limited, Limited Hybrid > Available Forward Collision Alert (Leather, Premium I & Premium II Groups) and Automatic Collision Preparation (Premium I, Premium II Groups) > WARRANTY / VALUE 2-year/25,000-mile no-cost scheduled maintenance plan < 2 years/unlimited miles of roadside assistance > Available Lane Departure Warning (Leather, Premium I, Premium II Groups) Complimentary scheduled maintenance not included 6 years/70,000 miles of roadside assistance Excellent value rating IntelliChoice.com 6 (2014 model year) < $39,284 5-year cost of ownership IntelliChoice.com 6 (2014 model year) < Above Average value rating IntelliChoice.com 6 (2014 model year) $44,429 5-year cost of ownership IntelliChoice.com 6 (2014 model year) 5

6 LaCrosse at a Glance Key standard features: LaCrosse ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder DI with eassist Driver Shift Control for sequential shift mode Exterior 17-in. machine-faced silver painted alloy wheels Active front lower grille shutters Composite halogen headlights Daytime Running Lights Heated power outside mirrors Interior 2 12V power outlets 4-way adjustable head restraints 4-way manual, 2-way power vertical adjustable front passenger seat 8-in. multi-color instrument panel display 8-way power adjustable driver s seat with 4-way power lumbar Air filtration system with charcoal filter Cargo net Dual zone automatic climate control with rear heating/cooling air vents Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Steering wheel-mounted Driver Information Center and Cruise controls Universal home remote Leather Group Leather Group adds these key features: Available 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 w/ VVT Available all-wheel drive Available electronic limited slip differential Available rear H-arm suspension Exterior Heated power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators Interior 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat E-Z Key Passive Entry System with push button start Leather-appointed heated front seats Memory settings driver seat and outside mirrors Safety & Security Rear parking assist Rear vision camera Audio/In-Cabin Technology 8-in. IntelliLink touch-screen display with drag and swipe features AM/FM/CD 7-speaker audio system with auxiliary audio jack, USB port and Bluetooth 14 streaming for audio and select phones OnStar Directions and Connections plan for 6 months OnStar with 4G LTE Siri EyesFree and Natural voice recognition SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial Safety & Security 8 standard airbags Antilock Braking System with Brake Assist, Electric grade braking, StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control Theft deterrent system with alarm 6

7 LaCrosse at a Glance Premium I Group Premium I Group adds these key features: 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 w/ VVT Available Continuously Variable Real-Time Damping with Sport Mode (FWD only) Interior 120V power outlet Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel Perforated leather-appointed seating Power rear sunshade Ventilated driver and front passenger seats Premium II Group Premium II Group adds these key features: Rear H-arm suspension Exterior 20-in. machine-faced silver painted alloy wheels Audio/In-Cabin Technology Buick IntelliLink Radio with Navigation Safety & Security 17-in. compact spare tire Audio/In-Cabin Technology Bose Premium 11-speaker system 1. NHTSA 2015 Five Star Overall Crash Safety Rating. Ratings are only meaningful when comparing vehicles in the same weight class. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s (NHTSA s) New Car Assessment Program ( Avalon NHTSA Five Star Overall Crash Safety Ratings not available at time of publishing EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary. 3. Qi wireless charging may not be compatible with all mobile phones, MP3/WMA players and like models. 4. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 5. HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from ibiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trademarks of ibiquity Digital Corp Avalon XLE FWD and 2014 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group. IntelliChoice, IntelliChoice, Premium Passenger Car, gas models only. Based on 2014 model year study IntelliChoice, Premium Passenger Car, hybrid models only. Based on 2014 model year study. 9. Vehicle s projected resale value is specific to the 2014 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. 10. MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $825 for cars, $885 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4, Highlander Gas, Highlander Hybrid, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Tacoma), $925 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser) and $1100 for Large Trucks (Tundra). Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota s charge for these services is called the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee. Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, AR, LA, MS, OK and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary. 11. MSRP excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees. See dealer for details. 12. May not be compatible with all WMA/MP3 players and like models. 13. SiriusXM services require a subscription after 3-month trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement available at SiriusXM.com. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. 14. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier. 15. ipod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. 16. PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. 17. Contact with the response center may not be available in all areas. Service Agreements required. A variety of subscription terms available; charges will vary. See Lexus.com for details. 7

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