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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: $41,075

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,257

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $33,810
Base Invoice $33,364 $32,458
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 395
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,195
Navigation system 1,950 495
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,090
Rear spoiler   385
AWD   3,005
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 359
Rear side airbags 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,087
Navigation system 1,813 450
LFX V6 engine   0
Leather Group   2,006
Rear spoiler   350
AWD   2,884
Options (change) 4,375 7,565
Options (change) 4,068 7,136
Destination 825 925
Total Price $41,075 $42,300
Total Invoice $38,257 $40,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $456
Model Year20092016
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$41,075$42,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,075$40,415
Total Invoice$38,257$40,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,257$38,713

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,665$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092016
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.4,162 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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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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

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