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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: $46,790

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,595

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $4,315

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Model Year201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $39,898 $32,318 $43,075
Prestige Package 5,500    
235/35YR19 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 180 140 140
Cargo mat 115 60 60
Cargo net 150    
Rear side airbags 350    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 395  
Premium Group   5,000  
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,690 1,690
Dynamic Driver Package   1,625 1,300
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Metal pedals   180 180
Prestige Package 5,116    
235/35YR19 1,397    
All-weather floor mats 168 127 127
Cargo mat 107 55 55
Cargo net 139    
Rear side airbags 325    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 359  
Premium Group   4,800  
Driver Confidence Package 2   1,538 1,538
Dynamic Driver Package   1,479 1,183
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Metal pedals   164 164
Options (change) 8,665 12,200 3,785
Options (change) 8,062 11,352 3,445
Destination 950 925 925
Total Price $52,515 $46,790 $49,580
Total Invoice $48,910 $44,595 $47,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,337
Model Year201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$52,515$46,790$49,580
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,465$46,790$49,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,315
Total Invoice$48,910$44,595$47,445
Adjustments for Features-9780-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,932$44,595$46,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395

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

Model Year201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimS3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,855$6,805$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-9780-455

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

Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.4 in
Length175.4 in197.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested136530%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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