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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,155

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,115

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $3,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseA3
TrimCXS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,330 $27,270
Base Invoice $25,827 $25,361
Driver Confidence Package 1,150  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 325  
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 900  
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Driver Confidence Package 955  
Stability control 411  
Satellite radio 270  
Heated front seats 245  
Sunroof 747  
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,165 6,830
Options (change) 2,628 6,356
Destination 660 875
Total Price $31,155 $34,975
Total Invoice $29,115 $32,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseA3
TrimCXS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,155$34,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$32,935
Total Invoice$29,115$32,592
Adjustments for Features0-1,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,115$30,691

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseA3
TrimCXS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,901

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelLaCrosseA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in101.5 in
Length198.1 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height57.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested45529%
Total Not Requested112571%

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