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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,185

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,096

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $2,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseAvenirA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $29,714 $40,596
Premium Group 5,000      
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,625 1,300    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   575 575
Metal pedals 180 180 195  
Cargo mat 60 60 160  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180  
Rear spoiler 415 415    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Prestige Package     9,750 5,300
Sport Package     650  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995  
Rear side airbags     350 350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Cargo net     155 155
S Sport Package       1,100
Premium Group 4,800      
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,479 1,183    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   536 536
Metal pedals 164 164 182  
Cargo mat 55 55 149  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 168  
Rear spoiler 378 378    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Prestige Package     8,138 4,930
Sport Package     606  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926  
Rear side airbags     325 325
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
Cargo net     144 144
S Sport Package       1,024
Options (change) 12,200 3,785 13,260 7,480
Options (change) 11,352 3,445 11,407 6,959
Destination 925 925 975 975
Total Price $46,790 $49,580 $46,185 $52,105
Total Invoice $44,595 $47,445 $42,096 $48,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick LaCrosse
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $950
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseAvenirA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T9S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,790$49,580$46,185$52,105
Adjustments for Features-1,625-2,1000-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,165$47,480$46,185$49,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0$3,260
Total Invoice$44,595$47,445$42,096$48,530
Adjustments for Features-1,549-2,0100-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,046$45,435$42,096$46,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,389$0$3,957

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseAvenirA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,620$8,095$5,995$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$2,100$0$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,549-2,0100-2,477

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.8 in
Length197.5 in175.4 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested467570%
Total Not Requested201530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested136533%

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