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Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,385

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,943

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelA3A3LucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,945 1,945 1,945
Sport Package 1,800        
Sound Package 900        
Convenience Package 675        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Luxury Package     995    
Sunroof     900 900 900
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 1,614 1,614 1,614
Sport Package 1,638        
Sound Package 819        
Convenience Package 614        
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410      
Satellite radio 319 319      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Luxury Package     826    
Sunroof     747 747 747
Options (change) 7,925 4,550 4,835 2,845 2,845
Options (change) 7,225 4,142 4,013 2,361 2,361
Destination 720 720 765 765 765
Total Price $33,385 $39,250 $35,520 $40,640 $42,590
Total Invoice $30,943 $36,423 $33,052 $38,119 $39,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $495
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelA3A3LucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6197hp V6275hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6S6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,385$39,250$35,520$40,640$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-1,735-2,585-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,385$36,100$33,785$38,055$39,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$4,270$5,920
Total Invoice$30,943$36,423$33,052$38,119$39,962
Adjustments for Features0-2,923-1,614-2,425-2,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,943$33,500$31,438$35,694$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,557$0$4,256$5,817

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelA3A3LucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$6,415$5,000$5,850$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$1,735$2,585$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923-1,614-2,425-2,707

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Lucerne
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in115.6 in
Length168.7 in203.2 in
Width69.5 in73.8 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested163079%
Total Not Requested42521%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested47546%
Total Not Requested55054%

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