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Cosco Finale 2-in-1 vs Cosco Finale DX

The Finale 2-in-1 lists for $20 less.

Cosco Finale 2-in-1$54.99
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Cosco Finale DX$74.99
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Cosco Finale 2-in-1Cosco Finale DX
TypeHarness-to-boosterHarness-to-booster
List price$54.99Lowest price$74.99
Forward-facing weight40–65 lb40–65 lb
Forward-facing height43.4–49 in43.4–49 in
Booster weight40–100 lb40–100 lb
Booster height43.4–52 in43.4–52 in
Head ruleThe tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat. (booster: DO NOT use this booster seat if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.)The tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat. (booster: DO NOT use this booster seat if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.)
InstallationLATCH (lower anchor belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder beltvehicle belt (forward-facing belt path), LATCH lower anchor belt (harness mode), tether (harness mode), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster mode)
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after10 years10 years

Cosco Finale 2-in-1

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    Cosco Finale DX

    A harness-to-booster seat whose harness mode starts at 40 lb.

    • Low price
    • Cosco says it fits three across in most cars
    • Machine-washable pad
    • Harness mode starts at 40 lb, so it is not for smaller toddlers
    • Lower height and weight ceilings than pricier harness boosters
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    Ask the meadow

    Finale 2-in-1 or Finale DX?

    Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

    Which is easier to travel with?

    Finale 2-in-1: certified for planes. Finale DX: certified for planes.

    What does the extra $20.00 for the Finale DX get you?

    No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.

    Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.