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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,975

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,795

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $1,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $27,330
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $25,827
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 150 150 150  
Heated front seats 500     295
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295  
Driver Confidence Package       1,150
Stability control       495
MP3-compatible player       545
Sunroof       900
Satellite radio       325
Rear spoiler       275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 139 139 139  
Heated front seats 467     245
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274  
Driver Confidence Package       955
Stability control       411
MP3-compatible player       452
Sunroof       747
Satellite radio       270
Rear spoiler       228
Options (change) 1,520 1,020 1,020 3,985
Options (change) 1,416 949 949 3,308
Destination 950 950 950 660
Total Price $33,670 $44,870 $56,470 $31,975
Total Invoice $31,382 $41,797 $52,585 $29,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionS7S6S7A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,670$44,870$56,470$31,975
Adjustments for Features-1,715-6,690-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$38,180$49,105$31,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$17,150$0
Total Invoice$31,382$41,797$52,585$29,795
Adjustments for Features-1,598-6,232-6,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,784$35,565$45,727$29,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,781$15,943$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$10,640$11,315$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$6,690$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,598-6,232-6,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.5 in
Length175.4 in198.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.0 ft3

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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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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