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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: $38,805

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim2.0TCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,590
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,414
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
iPod integration -200  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 2,145
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   550
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof, large   1,195
Entertainment Package   650
3.6L V6   1,370
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325 308
Navigation system 1,860 1,756
iPod integration -186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 2,169
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2   484
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof, large   1,052
Entertainment Package   572
3.6L V6   1,206
Options (change) 11,080 8,355
Options (change) 10,306 7,635
Destination 875 860
Total Price $39,225 $38,805
Total Invoice $36,542 $36,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655
Model Year20122011
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim2.0TCXL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,225$38,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,225$37,730
Total Invoice$36,542$36,909
Adjustments for Features0-1,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,542$35,887

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
ModelA3LaCrosse
Trim2.0TCXL
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 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
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$5,665$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,022

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,479 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Buick LaCrosse specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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 lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%

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%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
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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