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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: $35,495

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,074

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelA3LucerneLucerne
Trim2.0TCXLCXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,274 $34,993
Cold Weather Package 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,000 1,945 1,945
6-speed manual 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Cold Weather Package 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Navigation system 1,860 1,614 1,614
6-speed manual 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 7,350 7,355 2,845
Options (change) 6,838 6,508 2,361
Destination 875 765 765
Total Price $35,495 $38,040 $40,640
Total Invoice $33,074 $35,547 $38,119

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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: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,412
Model Year201120082008
ModelA3LucerneLucerne
Trim2.0TCXLCXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$35,495$38,040$40,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$36,905$39,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$33,074$35,547$38,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,074$34,486$36,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,428

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201120082008
ModelA3LucerneLucerne
Trim2.0TCXLCXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,175$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-1,205

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,969 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested47531%
Total Not Requested105069%

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