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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: $33,505

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelA3A3LucerneLucerneLucerne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $29,920 $37,030 $38,980
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $28,274 $34,993 $36,836
Convenience Package 350        
S Line Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,945 1,945 1,945
Heated front seats 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Driver Confidence Package     995    
Luxury Package     995    
Sunroof     900 900 900
Convenience Package 325        
S Line Package 2,326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,614 1,614 1,614
Heated front seats 418 418      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Driver Confidence Package     826    
Luxury Package     826    
Sunroof     747 747 747
Options (change) 6,800 3,950 4,835 2,845 2,845
Options (change) 6,323 3,672 4,013 2,361 2,361
Destination 775 775 765 765 765
Total Price $33,505 $39,640 $35,520 $40,640 $42,590
Total Invoice $31,213 $36,918 $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: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year20082008200820082008
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)140, 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$33,505$39,640$35,520$40,640$42,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-1,475-2,325-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$36,790$34,045$38,315$39,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$4,270$5,920
Total Invoice$31,213$36,918$33,052$38,119$39,962
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-1,373-2,181-2,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,213$34,264$31,679$35,938$37,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$4,259$5,820

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008200820082008
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25   
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
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,375$6,225$4,850$5,700$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$1,475$2,325$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-1,373-2,181-2,463

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested213080%
Total Not Requested52520%

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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