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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: $45,195

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,173

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $33,810
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $32,458
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 395
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Cargo net 155 155  
Metal pedals 195   185
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
S Sport Package   1,100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,245
Premium I Group     4,390
Driver Confidence Package     2,125
Adaptive dampers - electrical     400
Navigation system     495
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Rear spoiler     385
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 359
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Cargo net 144 144  
Metal pedals 182   168
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
S Sport Package   1,024  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,133
Premium I Group     4,214
Driver Confidence Package     1,934
Adaptive dampers - electrical     364
Navigation system     450
Panoramic sunroof     1,087
Rear spoiler     350
Options (change) 12,270 7,480 10,815
Options (change) 10,484 6,959 10,059
Destination 975 975 925
Total Price $45,195 $52,105 $45,550
Total Invoice $41,173 $48,530 $43,442

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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: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,479
Model Year201820182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4hp
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$45,195$52,105$45,550
Adjustments for Features-230-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,965$48,700$45,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,735$0
Total Invoice$41,173$48,530$43,442
Adjustments for Features-210-3,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,963$45,359$43,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,396$0

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

Model Year201820182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,605$9,780$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-3,1710

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.7 in
Length175.4 in196.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height55.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,756 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested415062%
Total Not Requested254038%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested255062%
Total Not Requested159038%

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%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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 detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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