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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,050

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $230

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,456

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Lucerne
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $34,265
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $32,380
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
235/35YR19     1,500  
Driver Confidence Package       595
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       1,795
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
235/35YR19     1,397  
Driver Confidence Package       494
Sunroof       747
Navigation system       1,490
Options (change) 6,225 6,225 4,675 3,290
Options (change) 5,793 5,793 4,351 2,731
Destination 925 925 925 725
Total Price $38,050 $41,350 $48,100 $38,280
Total Invoice $35,456 $38,524 $44,803 $35,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,722
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Lucerne
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19245/50-18
Total Price$38,050$41,350$48,100$38,280
Adjustments for Features-1,440-3,140-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,610$38,210$43,185$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$6,575$0
Total Invoice$35,456$38,524$44,803$35,836
Adjustments for Features-1,342-2,925-4,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,114$35,599$40,225$35,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$6,111$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Lucerne
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3CXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,040$8,815$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$3,140$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,342-2,925-4,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S3Lucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.6 in
Length175.4 in203.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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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