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

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,505

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $7,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,485

Buick LaCrosse Super   
Difference: $6,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimSuperS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,805 $41,100
Base Invoice $31,946 $38,224
Sunroof 900  
Bluetooth cell phone link 50  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
Sunroof 747  
Bluetooth cell phone link 42  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 950 700
Options (change) 789 650
Destination 750 895
Total Price $35,505 $42,695
Total Invoice $33,485 $39,769

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse Super
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,032
Model Year20092015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimSuperS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,505$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$38,130
Total Invoice$33,485$39,769
Adjustments for Features0-4,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,485$35,517

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
TrimSuperS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,252

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelLaCrosseA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in103.8 in
Length198.1 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,770 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.3 ft3

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