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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,185

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,096

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $32,318 $43,075
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Sport Package 650      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Metal pedals 195   180 180
All-weather floor mats 180   140 140
Cargo mat 160   60 60
Cargo net 155 155    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 395  
S Sport Package   1,100    
Premium Group     5,000  
Driver Confidence Package 2     1,690 1,690
Dynamic Driver Package     1,625 1,300
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145  
Panoramic sunroof     1,550  
Rear spoiler     415 415
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Sport Package 606      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Metal pedals 182   164 164
All-weather floor mats 168   127 127
Cargo mat 149   55 55
Cargo net 144 144    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 359  
S Sport Package   1,024    
Premium Group     4,800  
Driver Confidence Package 2     1,538 1,538
Dynamic Driver Package     1,479 1,183
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042  
Panoramic sunroof     1,410  
Rear spoiler     378 378
Options (change) 13,260 7,480 12,200 3,785
Options (change) 11,407 6,959 11,352 3,445
Destination 975 975 925 925
Total Price $46,185 $52,105 $46,790 $49,580
Total Invoice $42,096 $48,530 $44,595 $47,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $950
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$46,185$52,105$46,790$49,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,660-1,625-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,185$49,445$45,165$47,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,260$0$2,315
Total Invoice$42,096$48,530$44,595$47,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,477-1,549-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,096$46,053$43,046$45,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,957$0$2,389

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$5,995$8,655$7,620$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,660$1,625$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477-1,549-2,010

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.4 in
Length175.4 in197.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested467570%
Total Not Requested201530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested136533%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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