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Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,880

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,648

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $30,170
Base Invoice $32,471 $28,963
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,195
Navigation system 1,950 895
Heated front seats 450  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,165
Rear spoiler   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 325 308
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,052
Navigation system 1,813 788
Heated front seats 418  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,078
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 4,735 8,835
Options (change) 4,402 8,211
Destination 775 875
Total Price $40,425 $39,880
Total Invoice $37,648 $38,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,712
Model Year20082012
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$40,425$39,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,425$37,665
Total Invoice$37,648$38,049
Adjustments for Features0-2,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,648$35,936

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelA3LaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.7 in
Length168.7 in196.9 in
Width69.5 in73.1 in
Height56.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft310.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested170052%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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