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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: $30,195

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,211

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Driver Confidence Package     950 950  
Sunroof     900 900 900
Folding second row seats     275    
Stability control     495    
MP3-compatible player     545 545  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Driver Confidence Package     788 789  
Sunroof     747 747 747
Folding second row seats     228    
Stability control     411    
MP3-compatible player     452 452  
Options (change) 5,350 5,350 3,165 2,395 900
Options (change) 4,978 4,978 2,626 1,988 747
Destination 875 875 750 750 750
Total Price $33,495 $36,475 $30,195 $30,935 $34,030
Total Invoice $31,214 $33,987 $28,211 $29,000 $32,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6S6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,495$36,475$30,195$30,935$34,030
Adjustments for Features-890-1,9400-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$34,535$30,195$30,810$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$31,214$33,987$28,211$29,000$32,096
Adjustments for Features-829-1,8080-117-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,385$32,179$28,211$28,883$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,794$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelA3A3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim2.0T2.0 TDICXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,090$3,150$3,275$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$1,940$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-829-1,8080-117-307

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122008
ModelA3LaCrosse
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.5 in
Length168.7 in198.1 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested33021%
Total Not Requested125079%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested33021%
Total Not Requested125079%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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