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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: $33,495

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,214

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelLaCrosseA3A3
TrimSuper2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,805 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $31,946 $25,361 $28,134
Bluetooth cell phone link 50    
Sunroof 900    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Bluetooth cell phone link 42    
Sunroof 747    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 950 5,350 5,350
Options (change) 789 4,978 4,978
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $35,505 $33,495 $36,475
Total Invoice $33,485 $31,214 $33,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,704
Model Year200920122012
ModelLaCrosseA3A3
TrimSuper2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA4M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,505$33,495$36,475
Adjustments for Features0-465-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$33,030$34,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$33,485$31,214$33,987
Adjustments for Features0-433-1,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,485$30,781$32,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,794

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920122012
ModelLaCrosseA3A3
TrimSuper2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$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
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,815$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433-1,412

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092012
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%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested43027%
Total Not Requested115073%

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%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested43027%
Total Not Requested115073%

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