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The top-end sedan in the Toyota lineup is the full-size Avalon, which offers maximum comfort and premium features for shoppers seeking a luxurious driving experience. A smooth and stable ride is balanced with dynamic handling and confident steering response. Today we'll compare the 2019 Toyota Avalon XLE against the 2019 Buick LaCrosse Preferred to learn more about what makes the Avalon such a compelling vehicle for discerning shoppers. Starting with power, the Avalon comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine that delivers more torque and horsepower than the LaCrosse Preferred's standard 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine. Heated front seats, LED headlights and automatic high beams are features that come standard on the Avalon XLE that are not standard on the Buick LaCrosse Preffered. The Avalon features more front hip room and front and rear shoulder room than the LaCrosse. Additionally, the Avalon features more cubic feet of cargo capacity. The elegant Avalon comes well-equipped with exterior features like color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, shimmering 17-in. silver-painted alloy wheels, and dual exhaust with chrome tips. Within the cabin there's standard dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents, Entune™ 3.04 Audio Plus, and a prominent 7-in. TFT Multi-Information Display (MID). The comfortably contoured heated front seats trimmed in durable and plush SofTex®. The rear 60/40 split folding seats increases versatility when carrying passengers and their cargo. The Avalon comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P), which includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB) and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Also included on the Avalon is Safety Connect®, which includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. Now that you know more about the 2019 Toyota Avalon, what are you waiting for? Schedule a test drive online or call us at (206) 382-4300 to see this full-size sedan for yourself. Toyota of Seattle has a large selection of Avalon models– and also many other Toyota vehicles – available now and our team of dedicated specialists can assist you throughout the shopping process. We look forward to hearing from you!