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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: $28,700

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,971

Buick LaCrosse CXL   
Difference: $3,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseA3A3
TrimCXLCXSSuper2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,280 $27,790 $32,380 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $24,835 $26,262 $30,599 $25,361 $27,853
Folding second row seats 275        
Stability control 495        
Sunroof 900 900 900    
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Folding second row seats 228        
Stability control 411        
Sunroof 747 747 747    
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Options (change) 1,670 900 900 4,075 4,075
Options (change) 1,386 747 747 3,792 3,792
Destination 750 750 750 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $28,700 $29,440 $34,030 $32,170 $33,550
Total Invoice $26,971 $27,759 $32,096 $29,978 $31,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseA3A3
TrimCXLCXSSuper2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA4A4A4M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 9140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,700$29,440$34,030$32,170$33,550
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-1,240-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$29,315$32,830$30,930$31,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$4,130$0$430
Total Invoice$26,971$27,759$32,096$29,978$31,170
Adjustments for Features0-118-1,132-1,156-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,971$27,641$30,964$28,822$29,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,993$0$313

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosseA3A3
TrimCXLCXSSuper2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,925$4,000$4,040$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$1,240$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118-1,132-1,156-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,496 lb.3,264 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested33020%
Total Not Requested135080%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested33020%
Total Not Requested135080%

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