BIG ROCCO

Right - what I was trying to say was that for the LaCrosse, getting the NAV was almost a no brainer, considering everything else that came with it...for the C-Max, not so much, but it's probably still a good idea, just not as compelling

41 MPG on the Fit? Really? What's the EPA MPG rating on that car - low 30s?

Thank you everyone who has responded so far. On my Buick LaCrosse, for the ~$1,200 upgrade cost, I got the Harmon Kardon Stereo with DVD player plus NAV, plus rear view camera, plus the touch screen LCD display... the standard screen was a small crappy monochrome text display. Anyway, that was an easy decision to upgrade. The C-Max is for my wife, so I'll let her decide, but I'm inclined to think the 301A is the way to go.

Thanks guys - so the NAV system does perform OK now - good to know. Did either of you do a comparison and, if so, did you find the optional audio system sounds much better than the standard one? We will be continuing the Sirius subscription - love the XM radio on my Buick! Get to listen to a lot of Red Sox games going to and from our place in the AZ mountains.

301A adds NAV and the upgraded Sony Audio system to the base SEL. From what I've read, it seems the NAV system is not too hot - maybe more trouble than it's worth...is that the consensus? If so, then is the Sony system worth the ~ $1,200 added cost? Are there some other added features to the 301A package that I'm not aware of?

Thanks for the replies so far, folks. I think it seems the C-max would be a little better than the Buick on the highway - a lot better in town...that's kind of what I was thinking too. That's OK, I think. We're interested in the cargo capability of the cmax vs. the Buick, which has a small trunk and only a small pass through with the seats down. I haven't found anyplace that rents them so far, but will keep looking. The wife and I are going to check out colors and maybe a test drive for her tomorrow. I already drove one on a short test - I thought it was OK, but nothing like the Lacrosse. No offense meant, by that. The LaCrosse probably weighs about the same as the C-Max, but it is quieter and more luxurious and somehow feels much more solid and heavier - really feels like a tank. So. you say. if I like the Lacrosse better, why not buy that? Well, if it were for me, I would, but the wife doesn't like driving the Lacrosse, plus we like the cargo carrying of the C-Max. BTW, if we do this, we are replacing a 2005 Lincoln LS 6 cylinder...only 77K miles on it, but it only gets 17 MPG around town and 27 MPG on a trip with no AC or 24 MPG with AC, and that car requires Premium

I drive a 2012 Buick LaCrosse 4 cylinder with e-assist. Previously had a Northstar Cadillac, and the Buick is a great near luxury car with great MPG. I get around 35 MPG on a trip with AC going ~70 MPH or 37-38 MPG with no AC, or around 34-35 MPG going to and from work 30 miles each way 60% highway 65-70 MPH and 40% suburban 45-50 MPH. Does anyone here have a C-Max and a Buick or Chevy e-assist vehicle? Thinking of the c-max for the wife...I assume a full hybrid like the c-max would do much better in-town, but any ideas where the c-max would come in on a trip, with AC, at ~70 MPH with just normal conservative driving? From what I've read here, it doesn't seem like it would be any better than my Buick, does it?