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Audi A3 vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,680

Buick Regal   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,257

Buick Regal   
Difference: $1,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA3A3RegalRegalRegal
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
S Line Package 2,500        
Convenience Package 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 895 895 895
iPod integration 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Heated front seats 450 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Premium 2 Package     2,845 1,410  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
S Line Package 2,326        
Convenience Package 325        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 788 788 788
iPod integration 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
Heated front seats 418 418      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418      
Premium 2 Package     2,731 1,353  
Sunroof     880 880 880
Options (change) 8,385 5,535 4,740 3,305 1,895
Options (change) 7,798 5,147 4,399 3,021 1,668
Destination 775 775 885 885 885
Total Price $35,090 $41,225 $32,680 $34,450 $37,615
Total Invoice $32,688 $38,393 $31,257 $32,956 $35,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Regal
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA3A3RegalRegalRegal
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,090$41,225$32,680$34,450$37,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-2,225-2,250-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$38,375$30,455$32,200$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$1,745$5,210
Total Invoice$32,688$38,393$31,257$32,956$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-2,128-2,152-1,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$35,739$29,129$30,804$34,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$1,675$5,000

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelA3A3RegalRegalRegal
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,825$5,200$5,225$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$2,225$2,250$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-2,128-2,152-1,866

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Regal
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.8 in
Length168.7 in190.2 in
Width69.5 in73.1 in
Height56.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
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
Total Requested223084%
Total Not Requested42516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80030%
Total Not Requested190070%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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