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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: $38,500

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,641

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $1,616

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2CXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $29,590
Base Invoice $33,364 $28,414
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,950 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Temporary spare tire   100
Rear spoiler   245
Sunroof, large   1,195
Entertainment Package   650
3.6L V6   1,370
AWD   2,145
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Rear side airbags 325 308
Navigation system 1,813 1,756
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Temporary spare tire   88
Rear spoiler   216
Sunroof, large   1,052
Entertainment Package   572
3.6L V6   1,206
AWD   2,169
Options (change) 4,375 8,050
Options (change) 4,068 7,367
Destination 825 860
Total Price $41,075 $38,500
Total Invoice $38,257 $36,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,473
Model Year20092011
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2CXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6280hp 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$41,075$38,500
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,075$37,600
Total Invoice$38,257$36,641
Adjustments for Features0-857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,257$35,784

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2CXL
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-857

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
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.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 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 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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