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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: $35,960

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,296

Buick Lucerne CXL   
Difference: $1,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelA3LucerneLucerne
Trim2.0TCXLCXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $25,361 $25,765 $32,380
Convenience Package 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,000 1,795 1,795
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Luxury Package   895  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   1,090  
Stability control   495  
4.6L V8   2,000  
Sunroof   900 900
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
Driver Confidence Package     595
Convenience Package 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Navigation system 1,860 1,490 1,490
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Luxury Package   743  
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   905  
Stability control   411  
4.6L V8   1,850  
Sunroof   747 747
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
Driver Confidence Package     494
Options (change) 8,830 7,970 3,290
Options (change) 8,216 6,806 2,731
Destination 875 725 725
Total Price $36,975 $35,960 $38,280
Total Invoice $34,452 $33,296 $35,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Lucerne CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $476
Model Year201220062006
ModelA3LucerneLucerne
Trim2.0TCXLCXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$36,975$35,960$38,280
Adjustments for Features-7300-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,245$35,960$37,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$34,452$33,296$35,836
Adjustments for Features-6800-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,772$33,296$35,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,908

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201220062006
ModelA3LucerneLucerne
Trim2.0TCXLCXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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  
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,530$3,800$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-6800-632

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,329 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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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
Compass0Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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