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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,845

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $3,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,654

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $1,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3LaCrosse
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $33,810
Base Invoice $39,527 $32,458
Prestige Package 6,150  
All-weather floor mats 180 140
Cargo mat 115 80
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 395
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,245
Premium I Group   3,860
Driver Confidence Package   2,125
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   3,005
Rear spoiler   385
Metal pedals   185
Prestige Package 5,718  
All-weather floor mats 168 127
Cargo mat 107 73
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 359
LFX V6 engine   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,133
Premium I Group   3,706
Driver Confidence Package   1,934
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,087
AWD   2,884
Rear spoiler   350
Metal pedals   168
Options (change) 7,520 13,110
Options (change) 6,993 12,271
Destination 925 925
Total Price $50,945 $47,845
Total Invoice $47,445 $45,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3LaCrosse
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$50,945$47,845
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,830$47,845
Total Invoice$47,445$45,654
Adjustments for Features-1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,338$45,654

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3LaCrosse
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,090$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.7 in
Length175.4 in196.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height55.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium I Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225063%
Total Not Requested130037%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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